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History
The award was presented to the NHL Broadcasters’ Association in 1974 to commemorate the late Jack Adams, coach and general manager of the Detroit Red Wings during the club’s glory days of the late 1940’s and early 1950’s. This is an annual award presented by NHL Broadcasters’ Association to the NHL coach adjudged to have contributed the most to his team’s success.
There have been four multiple winners of the Adams Award, namely Pat Burns (3), Scotty Bowman (2), Jacques Demers (2) and Pat Quinn (2). |
 Buffalo rookie coach Ted Nolan (1996-97 season)
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