The 29-year-old forward has one season remaining on a three-year, $10.5 million contract (AAV $3.5 million) he signed with the Nashville Predators on March 4, 2024.
Novak had 42 points (16 goals, 26 assists) in 82 games with the Penguins last season and two assists in six Stanley Cup Playoff games.
Selected by the Predators in the third round (No. 85) of the 2015 NHL Draft, Novak has 159 points (65 goals, 94 assists) in 285 games with Nashville and Pittsburgh and two assists in 12 playoff games.
