NHL Coaches Vie for Jack Adams Award

0:00It's March 3rd. Here's your NHL news in two minutes. Subscribe to stay locked in all season. The NHL regular season is down to its final weeks, and the playoff race is heating up with some unexpected teams in the mix. Coaches are earning big praise for their work, especially in the race for the Jack Adams Award. Given to the league's top bench boss. As a March 3rd, the top candidates include Jared Bednar of the Colorado Avalanche and number one, followed by Dan News of the Pittsburgh Penguins, Lindy Ruff of the Buffalo Sabers, Todd McClellan of the Detroit Red Wings, and Patrick Roy of the New York Islanders. Bednar has the Avalanche dominating the West with the league leading plus 77 gold differential and a 41 record in just 59. Games. They stay consistent even during recent slumps thanks to smart management of stars like Nathan McKinnon and Kale McCar. Meanwhile, Roy has the Islanders rebounding strong, featuring rookie defensemen, Matthew Schafer's breakout year, and Goalie Ilias-Sarokin's Vazina.

1:03Push, while holding the fourth few as goals against. Over in the East, McClellan has the Red Wings challenging the tough Atlantic Division, positioning them as a top five Eastern team, and ending A, nine-year playoff drought threat. Ruff turned around the Sabers from a rocky start in front off his shakeup in mid-December, now sitting second in their division with their best points. Pace in 14 years. Fans and odds-makers are buzzing, with Ruff holding the shortest odds to win the award after Buffalo's stunning turnaround. Pittsburgh, under first-year head coach Muse, is another story, sitting second in the Metropolitan Division despite Sydney Crosby being out since the Olympic break. They just beat Vegas five-nothing. As teams jockey for seating, these coaches have proven their value by maximizing rosters and defying low expectations. Let the Jack Adams talk to intensify right through the postseason push. D&N is brought to you by our sponsor link in the description. Layback, press play, let the pillow do the rest, sound meets comfort, S-O-L-I-SOL-Pillow.com