Jack Adams Award 3 finalists for best NHL coach clear

Dave Hakstol (Seattle Kraken), Jim Montgomery (Boston Bruins), and Lindy Ruff (New Jersey Devils) will be the 3 choices for the Jack Adams Award the NHL shared today.

The winner will be decided on the factor which one had the best influence on his franchise’s prosperity.

Hakstol led Seattle Kraken to their 1^st playoffs in the team’s history.

Montgomery had a historical season as Boston Bruins smashed 2 regular season records – for most victories (65) and most points won (135).

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Ruff helped the New Jersey Devils to the highest points achieved in the team’s history – 112.

Dave Hakstol (@SeattleKraken), Jim Montgomery (@NHLBruins) and Lindy Ruff (@NJDevils) are the three finalists for the 2022-23 Jack Adams Award, presented to the head coach who has “contributed the most to his team’s success.” #NHLAwards #NHLStats: https://t.co/lDI1SjUgv1 pic.twitter.com/Gj46R1eMAR

— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) May 5, 2023