Scott Arniel, Martin St. Louis, and Spencer Carbery have been nominated for the Jack Adams Award, recognizing their outstanding coaching efforts in the NHL. Arniel led the Winnipeg Jets to a franchise-best 116 points, garnering the Presidents' Trophy in his inaugural season. St. Louis guided the Montreal Canadiens back to the playoffs, posting their best record since 2018-19. Carbery's Washington Capitals finished second in the NHL with 111 points, securing the top seed in the Eastern Conference for the first time since 2016-17. Each of these coaches has significantly impacted their respective teams, making them compelling candidates for this prestigious award.