Wild Place Pavel Novak On Unconditional Waivers

Minnesota Wild prospect Pavel Novak was placed on unconditional waivers on Friday for the purpose of contract termination.

Novak, 22, was drafted by the Wild in 2020. He missed the 2022-23 season while undergoing treatments for Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.

He played last season in between the American Hockey League (AHL) with the Iowa Wild and the ECHL with the Iowa Heartlanders.

In 13 AHL games, Novak recorded two goals and three points. He posted 14 goals, 13 assists, and 27 points in 44 games for the Heartlanders.

Novak has played in two games for the Heartlanders this season and has zero points. It is expected he will pursue hockey back home in Europe.

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