I'm very excited that the Penguins have shown, over the last couple of days, full intention of trying to maximize the remaining window this franchise realistically has before a rebuild is needed. I'd guess Sid and Geno probably have 2 more seasons or so after this one still producing at an elite rate. The Pens now have Brassard through the end of next year, they are locking up Hornqvist as we speak, Kessel is under contract for a couple more years, they have two young quality goalies, our top d-men are locked up for the next couple years and we have good, young, affordable talent to compliment.
Good on them for trying to maximize the rest of this window before the stars start their career declines. Exciting times regardless of how this season ends for the Pens, the next couple years (barring horrible injury) should be full of potential.