Kyle Connor's Jets future centers on a record-setting extension as cap space expands, with the AAV likely hovering near $12 million and a term that balances market comparables like Rantanen and Marner against Jets’ own core. A healthy Jonathan Toews could slot as 2C, adding veteran strength. The piece also threads in Adrian Kempe’s $10M+ market, 2026 free-agent pressure, and Penguins rumors driven by Pat Brisson’s commentary, framing a busy offseason around two franchises.