Cole Perfetti’s contract is already looking like a steal

It wasn’t the smoothest offseason for the Winnipeg Jets. Coming off a disappointing 82-point season that saw them miss the playoffs for the first time since 2022, star goaltender Connor Hellebuyck requested a trade from the Jets that he publicly confirmed in late August, souring the vibes in Winnipeg coming into this season. Jets general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff did get one bit of business done over the offseason, however, that is already looking like a home run. Winnipeg signed forward Cole Perfetti to a five-year, $30 million contract extension in July. Through eight games this season, the Whitby, Ontario native…