Predators Reassign Novak, Gravel to Milwaukee (AHL)

Nashville, Tenn. (January 27, 2023) - Nashville Predators President of Hockey Operations/General Manager David Poile announced today that the team has reassigned forward Tommy Novak and defenseman Kevin Gravel to Milwaukee (AHL).

Novak, 25 (4/28/97), owns 11 points (4g-7a) in 19 games with Nashville in 2022-23 after picking up an assist in Thursday's win over New Jersey. Since making his season debut on Dec. 19, his 11 points are the fifth-most among Predators forwards in that time span, and he has already established career highs in goals (4), assists (7) and points (11). Novak has appeared in 25 games for the Admirals this season, tallying 26 points (11g-15a).
Gravel, 30 (3/6/92), has skated in five games with the Predators in 2022-23, including his Nashville debut on Dec. 12 at St. Louis. He's also posted 10 points (1g-9a) and a +5 rating in 36 games with the Admirals, appearing in his ninth professional season.