Penguins Lock in Novak with Three-Year, $4.65M Deal

Pittsburgh is betting on Tommy Novak's upside by inking him to a three-year extension that keeps him in black and gold through the prime years of what could be a breakout run. The deal signals the Penguins' confidence in Novak as a core piece of their forward group, even as the franchise continues navigating the post-Crosby era. This move comes at a critical juncture for a team trying to prove it can compete in a loaded Eastern Conference.