Why did the #Canes want Nikolaj Ehlers so badly?
GM Eric Tulsky:
"He's incredibly fast and dynamic with the puck. He'll bring creativity to our game... Nikolaj is the kind of player who can create scoring chances out of nothing."
Minnesota is getting back its back: Aaron Jones is re-signing with the Vikings on a two-year, $20 million deal that includes $13 million guaranteed, per sources. The deal was negotiated by Drew Rosenhaus.
More years in Minnesota: Vikings and head coach Kevin O’Connell have reached agreement on a multi-year contract extension, per sources. He was scheduled to be entering the last year of his contract, but no longer.
ESPN sources: Five-time Pro-Bowl CB Stephon Gilmore has reached an agreement in principle on a one-year deal worth up to $10 million, including $7 million guaranteed with the Minnesota Vikings.
The deal was negotiated and confirmed by Gilmore’s agent Jason Chayut of @SPORTSTARSNYC.
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Head coach Dustin Kerns has been named a finalist for both the Jim Phelan National Coach of the Year and the Hugh Durham Mid-Major Coach of the Year Awards.
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A 3-4 start followed by a 5 game winning streak to clinch a spot in the Sun Belt Championship game by beating the arch rival 55-27. It's a damn good day to be a Mountaineer!
Kirk Cousins underwent an MRI this morning at Twin Cities Orthopedics that confirmed an Achilles tendon tear.
The timeline and details of his upcoming surgery will be determined this week. The team will continue to provide updates.