Welcome back to our semi-regular feature breaking down and analyzing Elliotte Friedman’s 32 Thoughts with a focus and bent on how they apply to the Penguins. The latest one dropped last night.
As the third period begins, written 32: https://t.co/V58P1mrip5
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) October 11, 2023
Friedman opened with notes about Winnipeg’s recent massive re-signings of Connor Hellebuyck and Mark Scheifele. Scheifele’s case is pertinent to the Penguins in terms of what it could say abut their next big negotiation with Jake Guentzel.
The Jets stunned the NHL by announcing twin seven-year, $59M extensions with Scheifele and Connor Hellebuyck on Monday.