Awards

Jack Adams Award

Joe Sacco, Colorado
	Led the rookie-laden Avalanche to a 43-30-9 record in his first season behind an NHL bench ... Colorado became the first team since the current alignment was introduced in 2000-01 to make the playoffs after finishing last in the conference the previous year ... Guided the Avs to a 10-1-2 start to open the season.

Dave Tippett, Phoenix
	Took over the Coyotes a week before the regular season and led the team to its first Stanley Cup Playoffs appearance since 2002. ... Guided Phoenix to a franchise-best 50-27-5 record ... The Coyotes established new franchise bests in wins (50), points (107), home wins (29) and longest home winning streak (10 games).

Barry Trotz, Nashville
	Led Nashville to a 47-29-6 record for 100 points and its fifth playoff appearance in six seasons ... Nashville finished with the fourth-best record after the Olympic break (14-6-1) ... Trotz coached his 900th NHL game on Apr. 3, becoming just the sixth coach in league history to do so.

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The Jack Adams Award is presented to the NHL's top coach. It is named in honor of former Detroit Red wings GM and coach.

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