Post by Commish on Oct 13, 2012 11:31:28 GMT -5
The Jack Adams Trophy is awarded annually to the coach who is judged to have contributed most to his teams success. The winner is selected by GM's of the National Hockey Association.
Guy Boucher - 48-30-4 record, 266 goals for, 234 goals against
With a line-up ranging from old and past their prime, to young and inexperience, Guy Boucher managed with the skill of a veteran. Boucher convinced every player on the roster to buy into a system of defined rolls regardless of contract type of years of experience. Add to this the fact that only one player had more then 75 points this season and Guy Boucher is a deserving candidate for the Jack Adams Trophy.
Joel Quenneville - 49-25-4 record, 297 goals for, 244 goals against
After years of building and little playoff success, the Boston Ravens under the tutelage of Joel Quenneville finished with a 106 point season and an eventual Stanley Cup Championship. Quenneville guided a team with plenty of skill, but also plenty of change. The Ravens saw seven new faces join throughout the season including key players such as Dwayne Roloson and Nicklas Backstrom, yet Quenneville brought them all together for a spectacular season.
Brent Sutter - 49-22-11 record, 274 goals for, 225 goals against
Most analysts expected this to be a disappointed season for the Calgary Hitmen with a bottom ten finish. Yet, with the fire and competitive spirit of Brent Sutter, the Hitmen finished the season with the third best record in the Canadian Conference. Largely a roster filled with veteran players past their prime, Sutter convinced his players that their experience and not their foot speed would be enough for a great year.
Todd McLellan - 52-26-4 record, 281 goals for, 227 goals against
One of the best player development coaches in the game, McLellan provided his players an environment where they could flourish. Rick Nash in particular took off under the guidance of Mclellan, finishing the year with 117 points and 52 goals. The Bandits finished the season in first place in the American Conference and 108 points. An incredible feat considering the largely average goalies that were used in Cristobal Huet and young Jonathan Quick.
Guy Boucher - 48-30-4 record, 266 goals for, 234 goals against
With a line-up ranging from old and past their prime, to young and inexperience, Guy Boucher managed with the skill of a veteran. Boucher convinced every player on the roster to buy into a system of defined rolls regardless of contract type of years of experience. Add to this the fact that only one player had more then 75 points this season and Guy Boucher is a deserving candidate for the Jack Adams Trophy.
Joel Quenneville - 49-25-4 record, 297 goals for, 244 goals against
After years of building and little playoff success, the Boston Ravens under the tutelage of Joel Quenneville finished with a 106 point season and an eventual Stanley Cup Championship. Quenneville guided a team with plenty of skill, but also plenty of change. The Ravens saw seven new faces join throughout the season including key players such as Dwayne Roloson and Nicklas Backstrom, yet Quenneville brought them all together for a spectacular season.
Brent Sutter - 49-22-11 record, 274 goals for, 225 goals against
Most analysts expected this to be a disappointed season for the Calgary Hitmen with a bottom ten finish. Yet, with the fire and competitive spirit of Brent Sutter, the Hitmen finished the season with the third best record in the Canadian Conference. Largely a roster filled with veteran players past their prime, Sutter convinced his players that their experience and not their foot speed would be enough for a great year.
Todd McLellan - 52-26-4 record, 281 goals for, 227 goals against
One of the best player development coaches in the game, McLellan provided his players an environment where they could flourish. Rick Nash in particular took off under the guidance of Mclellan, finishing the year with 117 points and 52 goals. The Bandits finished the season in first place in the American Conference and 108 points. An incredible feat considering the largely average goalies that were used in Cristobal Huet and young Jonathan Quick.
