Novak is Predators' center of attention heading into regular season Fourth-year player likely to slot between new additions Stamkos, Marchessault John Glennon John Glennon Author twitter Author email Oct 8, 2024 Oct 8, 2024 Updated Oct 8, 2024 Facebook Twitter WhatsApp LinkedIn SMS Email Facebook Twitter WhatsApp LinkedIn SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp LinkedIn SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Gift this article New subscriber benefit! Copied to clipboard Out of gifts for the month Unfortunately you've used all of your gifts this month. Your counter will reset on the first day of next month. Share this article paywall-free Email Copy Link Nashville Predators center Tommy Novak (82) celebrates a goal with the team. 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