Which coach will win the 2026 NHL Jack Adams Award (Coach of the Year)?
2026 Jack Adams Award: Which NHL Coach Will Earn Coach of the Year?
The Jack Adams Award is presented annually to the NHL coach deemed to have contributed the most to his team's success during the regular season, as voted by the NHL Broadcasters’ Association. In 2025, Spencer Carbery of the Washington Capitals earned the honor after guiding his team to the Eastern Conference’s top seed. As the 2025–26 season begins, a competitive field of coaches is in the spotlight, including Jared Bednar (Avalanche), Rod Brind'Amour (Hurricanes), Paul Maurice (Panthers), Rick Bowness (Jets), and Jim Montgomery (Bruins). With surprises always possible, the Jack Adams race often rewards not just elite teams, but those exceeding expectations.
Options
- Spencer Carbery (Capitals)
- Rod Brind'Amour (Hurricanes)
- Jared Bednar (Avalanche)
- Paul Maurice (Panthers)
- Rick Bowness (Jets)
- Jim Montgomery (Bruins)
- Peter DeBoer (Stars)
- Other Coach