There were many worthwhile Jack Adams Award candidates in 2024-25. So, it speaks to Montreal Canadiens head coach Martin St. Louis’ legitimacy as a fourth-year bench boss that he earned one of the final three finalist spots,

St-Louis’ Habs improved by 15 points in the standings over 2023-24 to qualify for the playoffs for the first time since 2021

Let the debate over the Jack Adams Trophy begin. Martin St. Louis of the Montreal Canadiens, Scott Arniel of the Winnipeg Jets, and Spencer Carbery of the Washington Capital were each voted as the finalists for the award handed to the league’s top coach,