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Vikings seek a unifying leader as GM search advances at owners meetings
sports4 days ago

Vikings seek a unifying leader as GM search advances at owners meetings

The Minnesota Vikings are narrowing their general manager search and emphasizing leadership capable of uniting the football operation, coaching staff, and business side. The team has trimmed its candidate list and is moving through interviews, aided by networking at the NFL May owners meetings and participation in the Coach and Front Office Accelerator program. The piece also touches on Adrian Peterson’s upcoming Ring of Honor induction and broader Hall of Fame discussion connected to Peterson and other candidates.

Vikings Name Five-Strong Finalists in GM Search
sports5 days ago

Vikings Name Five-Strong Finalists in GM Search

The Minnesota Vikings reportedly narrowed their general manager search to five finalists who will be brought back for second, in-person interviews: interim GM Rob Brzezinski, plus Denver’s Reed Burckhardt, Buffalo’s Terrance Gray, Los Angeles Rams’ John McKay, and Seattle’s Nolan Teasley. Each has prior ties to successful teams, and no timeline for a decision was announced.

Vikings move to in-person rounds in search for new GM
sports5 days ago

Vikings move to in-person rounds in search for new GM

The Minnesota Vikings have completed the first round of exploratory GM interviews after firing Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, with Rob Brzezinski temporarily leading football operations. They plan to move to more in-depth, in-person interviews in the coming days and will consider a number of candidates, including RJ Gillen, Terrance Gray, John McKay, Nolan Teasley, Dave Ziegler, Ray Agnew and Reed Burckhardt, as they pursue a permanent GM.

Sedin Twins Take Canucks Leadership, Ryan Johnson Promoted to GM
sports11 days ago

Sedin Twins Take Canucks Leadership, Ryan Johnson Promoted to GM

The Vancouver Canucks named Henrik and Daniel Sedin as co-presidents of hockey operations and promoted Ryan Johnson from assistant GM to general manager, signaling a new leadership era led by the legendary twins. Johnson, who has guided Abbotsford Canucks to league success, will oversee day-to-day hockey operations as Rutherford steps down to an adviser role. The decision follows a wide search; Johnson was a finalist for the job over outside candidate Evan Gold, underscoring a focus on development and depth-player acquisition within the organization.

Broncos extend GM George Paton on five-year pact through 2030
sports17 days ago

Broncos extend GM George Paton on five-year pact through 2030

Denver Broncos announce a five-year extension for General Manager George Paton through the 2030 season, highlighting his leadership and collaboration with head coach Sean Payton. Since Paton joined in 2021, the Broncos have rebuilt the roster with a mix of youth and veterans, posting strong win totals and back-to-back playoff appearances (2024-25) while climbing to elite levels in 2025, including an AFC No. 1 seed and their first AFC West title in a decade.

Vikings Cast Wide Net in GM Search With Six External Interviews
sports18 days ago

Vikings Cast Wide Net in GM Search With Six External Interviews

The Minnesota Vikings have moved to the next phase of their general manager search by requesting interviews with six external assistant GMs—Terrance Gray (Bills), John McKay (Rams), Nolan Teasley (Seahawks), Chad Alexander (Chargers), RJ Gillen (49ers) and Dave Ziegler (Titans)—while interim GM Rob Brzezinski remains in consideration. Ziegler is the only candidate with prior GM experience (Raiders). The others are viewed as rising talent in personnel and scouting. Most interviews are expected to be conducted via Zoom, with ownership and COO Andrew Miller taking part; Brzezinski could lead internally or team up with a first-time hire.

Vikings Seek GM Interview with Bills Executive Terrance Gray
sports20 days ago

Vikings Seek GM Interview with Bills Executive Terrance Gray

Minnesota has begun its GM search and has requested an interview with Bills assistant GM Terrance Gray. Gray, who has NFL experience including a long stint with the Vikings as a scout, would join a field that also includes interim chief Rob Brzezinski, who could be a candidate for the permanent role as the club aims to move forward after firing Kwesi Adofo-Mensah in January; more candidates are expected after the draft.

Vikings Launch Formal GM Search Under Ownership Guidance
sports27 days ago

Vikings Launch Formal GM Search Under Ownership Guidance

The Minnesota Vikings have officially begun a search for a new general manager after firing Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, with ownership leading the process and TurnkeyZRG assisting. The effort aims to find a decisive leader who can align with head coach Kevin O’Connell and the organization, with Rob Brzezinski potentially in the mix and contract terms shaping how interviews with rivals’ staff are conducted.

Mehta Named Devils GM, Promising Analytics-Driven Turnaround in Newark
sports1 month ago

Mehta Named Devils GM, Promising Analytics-Driven Turnaround in Newark

The New Jersey Devils named Sunny Mehta as their general manager, returning him to Newark after roles with the Panthers and the Devils in analytics leadership. An analytics-driven executive and former Devils analytics director, Mehta inherits a young core and a roster likely to see changes ahead of the 2026 draft, including potential moves involving Dougie Hamilton and Timo Meier as he rebuilds the team.

Mehta Named Devils GM to Restore Cup Contention
sports1 month ago

Mehta Named Devils GM to Restore Cup Contention

Sunny Mehta was named the New Jersey Devils' general manager, replacing fired Tom Fitzgerald. The 48-year-old analytics-focused executive spent six seasons with the Florida Panthers as assistant GM and head of analytics, helping lead the team to back-to-back Stanley Cup championships in 2024 and 2025; he previously held roles with the Coyotes, Devils and Capitals. Mehta returns to a Devils team with a young core and a stated goal of returning to the playoffs and contending for the Stanley Cup.

Sunny Mehta Named Devils' Sixth GM, Signals Analytics-Driven Rebuild
sports1 month ago

Sunny Mehta Named Devils' Sixth GM, Signals Analytics-Driven Rebuild

The New Jersey Devils named Sunny Mehta their sixth general manager, returning to the organization after stints with the Florida Panthers where he helped win back-to-back Stanley Cups as head of analytics and assistant GM, and his earlier tenure as Devils' Director of Hockey Analytics. Mehta aims to rebuild around a young core with draft assets and a data-driven approach to restore perennial playoff contention and pursue another Stanley Cup.

Michigan parts ways with GM Sean Magee amid coaching transition
sports3 months ago

Michigan parts ways with GM Sean Magee amid coaching transition

Michigan is parting ways with general manager Sean Magee, who joined in March 2024 to oversee recruiting, player personnel and NIL initiatives. Magee helped land top QB Bryce Underwood in the 2025 cycle and played a key role in roster stability during the coaching transition to Kyle Whittingham, keeping a core group intact despite 27 players departing and positioning Michigan for the 2026 season. Magee also brings a distinctive background as a former Navy offensive lineman, Surface Warfare Officer and Chicago Bears chief of staff.

Trotz steps down as Predators GM, stays to guide leadership transition
sports3 months ago

Trotz steps down as Predators GM, stays to guide leadership transition

Barry Trotz announced he is stepping down as the Nashville Predators’ general manager, remaining in the post through the end of his contract and to help select a successor. A former Predators coach and Capitals Stanley Cup winner, Trotz will assist in the leadership transition while the team, four points out of a playoff spot as of Monday, works to find new hockey-operations leadership.

Chelsea Green Seeks NXT GM Role After Ava's Exit
entertainment3 months ago

Chelsea Green Seeks NXT GM Role After Ava's Exit

Chelsea Green publicly floated becoming the next NXT General Manager after Ava stepped away from the role, joining Shayna Baszler as a potential GM candidate. Green, a former WWE US Champion with NXT experience, has recently been allied with NXT North American Champion Ethan Page and defended the US Championship against Sol Ruca, with Giulia later defeating the title on the January 2 SmackDown.