I think the reason they extend Woody woodpecker is that they want to finish last next season so they can fluke their way to drafting Connor Bedard so they can have 2 Conna's.
Imagine their PBP saying, Conna up the ice and passes to Conna then Conna passes to Conna and Conna SCORRREEE!!!! Then PBP guy has to excuse himself because he needs to change his pants.