Jim Montgomery named finalist for Jack Adams Award originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
Boston Bruins coach Jim Montgomery has been named a finalist for the 2023 Jack Adams Award.
The NHL announced its three finalists on Friday. Dave Hakstol (Seattle Kraken) and Lindy Ruff (New Jersey Devils) also are in the running for the award, which is given annually to the coach who has contributed the most to his team’s success.
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This is the first time Montgomery has been named a finalist for the Jack Adams Award.
Montgomery was hired by the Bruins last summer as Bruce Cassidy’s replacement. The 53-year-old led the B’s to the Presidents’ Trophy and the winningest season in NHL history. Boston finished the regular season with a 65-12-5 record for 135 points, setting new league records for single-season wins and points.
The historic season came to an abrupt end in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, where the Bruins fell to the Florida Panthers in seven games.
NHL award winners will be revealed live during the 2023 NHL Awards in Nashville on June 26.
