What happened: The agreement follows an 82-game season in which the forward produced 42 points. He was Pittsburgh’s only player to appear in every regular-season game.
Why it matters: The commitment gives Pittsburgh cost certainty beyond the upcoming 2026-27 season. It also removes a contract decision from the club’s offseason agenda.
By the numbers: Novak recorded 16 goals and 26 assists with a plus-1 rating in 2025-26. He also played in all six of Pittsburgh’s playoff games.
What to watch: Training camp will clarify Novak’s role in Pittsburgh’s forward rotation.