Muse's Miracle: Jack Adams Finalist

0:00On May 1st, Penguin's head coach Dan Mews just got named a finalist for the Jack Adams Award. The top honor for the NHL coach who boosts their team the most. In his first season behind the bench in Pittsburgh, he guided them to a 41-25-16 record, racking up 98 points and punching their ticket back to the playoffs for the first time since the 2021-2022 year. That 41 wins ties with the third most in franchise history for a rookie coach, and those 98 points matched the team record for A. First year skipper Mews turned heads from day one, transforming a squad that needed a spark into a playoff contender despite injuries and tough stretches. Players can't say enough about him. Eric Carlson called it well-deserved, while Rickard Raquel credited Mews for unlocking career years across the lineup. Ryan Shay highlighted his unmatched positivity, keeping guys loose over 82 games without fear of the bench.

1:01Chris Latang and Sydney Crosby praised the non-stop communication and prep work that set the tone right out of training camp. Mews stays humble, sharing the credit with players, staff, and everyone behind the scenes. His open-door policy and late-night ring sessions built trust, letting the team gel and step up when accounted. Looking ahead, Mews plans to recharge with family this summer, then dive into self-scouts and tweaks for next season, pushing the whole organization to level up from this playoff run. That's your update from Pittsburgh Penguins News Today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story.