I know it’s one of those things not talked about but… with the broadcasters voting on this award, there is a not insignificant influence of whom they “like” best- not even personally but in the professional sense of as a broadcaster, does this coach make your job easier/better and I kind of suspect that’s one of the reasons Bednar has never won it despite having multiple individual seasons AND a body of work that would earn that award.
I ALSO think the Stars, like the Lightning, are cursed with diverse and elite talent. And while you could argue that means coaching is MORE important than say, get the puck to Mack or feed Ovi- I think the inherent strengths of those rosters (and Florida- I still think Maurice should have won in 24) mean that it would be difficult for those coaches to win.
I wish, like the Ted Lindsey, there was a coaching award voted on by the players.
Also wish more awards period were voted on by the players.
Great stuff!
Wonder if anything interesting will come out of the GM meetings this week
Yeah, the subjective nature of these awards always makes it tough. And when momentum builds toward a certain result, sometimes a vote against that pick can feel like a bigger statement than a voter feels like making.
The Jack Adams award is one of those that I don't pay much attention to. Seems like it's handed out more based on narrative than merit. And as Ash mentioned, bc broadcasters are involved, how a coach interacts with them can play a huge role.
Generally speaking it's very subjective and I don't get too worked up about who wins or doesn't. Glenn has done enough that he ought to be in the race but I suspect the season long narratives are already making that unlikely. But the body of work warrants it.
Great article! Seriously thought after PDB… what are the chances they’ll find someone better???
Well, they did!
Ps… can’t read anything about Hutch’s depressed opponent scoring … without adding his own team’s depressing scoring and the increased sleep I got while watching his teams.
Enjoyed this a lot
I know it’s one of those things not talked about but… with the broadcasters voting on this award, there is a not insignificant influence of whom they “like” best- not even personally but in the professional sense of as a broadcaster, does this coach make your job easier/better and I kind of suspect that’s one of the reasons Bednar has never won it despite having multiple individual seasons AND a body of work that would earn that award.
I ALSO think the Stars, like the Lightning, are cursed with diverse and elite talent. And while you could argue that means coaching is MORE important than say, get the puck to Mack or feed Ovi- I think the inherent strengths of those rosters (and Florida- I still think Maurice should have won in 24) mean that it would be difficult for those coaches to win.
I wish, like the Ted Lindsey, there was a coaching award voted on by the players.
Also wish more awards period were voted on by the players.
Great stuff!
Wonder if anything interesting will come out of the GM meetings this week
Yeah, the subjective nature of these awards always makes it tough. And when momentum builds toward a certain result, sometimes a vote against that pick can feel like a bigger statement than a voter feels like making.
The Jack Adams award is one of those that I don't pay much attention to. Seems like it's handed out more based on narrative than merit. And as Ash mentioned, bc broadcasters are involved, how a coach interacts with them can play a huge role.
Generally speaking it's very subjective and I don't get too worked up about who wins or doesn't. Glenn has done enough that he ought to be in the race but I suspect the season long narratives are already making that unlikely. But the body of work warrants it.
This is far too reasonable and calm of a point to be on the internet, Michael.
Great article! Seriously thought after PDB… what are the chances they’ll find someone better???
Well, they did!
Ps… can’t read anything about Hutch’s depressed opponent scoring … without adding his own team’s depressing scoring and the increased sleep I got while watching his teams.
Thanks!
It's Monday. My brain isn't firing on all cylinders (or possibly any?), so the italics are not only helpful, they're probably necessary.
Great read as always!
Thank you for sanctioning my italics!