Penguins sign Tommy Novak to three-year contract extension
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 12:47 PM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed forward Tommy Novak to a three-year contract extension, effective from the 2027-28 season. The contract carries an annual salary cap hit of $4.65 million. Last season, Novak played all 82 games, contributing 16 goals and 26 assists for a total of 42 points. His performance improved following a mid-season shift to second-line center after an injury to Evgeni Malkin. Novak would have been an unrestricted free agent next summer but will now remain with the team for additional seasons.
- •Tommy Novak signed for three more seasons starting in 2027-28.
- •Contract carries a $4.65 million annual salary cap hit.
- •Novak scored 16 goals and 26 assists last season.
- •He played all 82 games, averaging 14:17 ice time per game.
- •His position solidified after Evgeni Malkin's mid-season injury.
- 12:47 PMYahoo Sports — Penguins sign Novak to new 3-year contract
"Last season, Novak netted 16 goals with 26 assists and 42 points while playing in 82 games.
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