Novak played the 2015–16 season with the University of Minnesota.[6] After his college career, he signed a one-year American Hockey League (AHL) contract with the Milwaukee Admirals in 2019. He signed an entry-level contract with Nashville on March 25, 2020,[7] and played in his first NHL game on October 19, 2021.[8][9]
On March 4, 2024, the Predators re-signed Novak to a three-year, $10.5 million contract.[10]
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External links
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