NHL Coaches in the Running for Prestigious Jack Adams Award The National Hockey League (NHL) has announced the finalists for the Jack Adams Award, recognizing the league's top coach. Among the three finalists are Jon Cooper, the Tampa Bay Lightning's head coach who has led the team to a Stanley Cup championship and multiple playoff appearances; Dan Muse, the head coach of the San Jose Sharks' AHL affiliate who has been instrumental in developing the team's young talent; and Lindy Ruff, a veteran coach with over 1,000 games of NHL experience, who has recently taken the reins as head coach of the New Jersey Devils. The winner will be announced at the 2024 NHL Awards, honoring the league's outstanding players, coaches, and executives.


Jon Cooper, Dan Muse and Lindy Ruff are finalists for the Jack Adams Award.