The Boston Bruins have been all around the playoffs during the 2025-26 season. There were times when first-year head coach Marco Sturm played at a level among the best in the Eastern Conference, and despite some recent struggles, they are still just two points out of a wild-card spot. Given where teams expected the Bruins to finish this season, Sturm has been doing an exemplary job in his first season.
NHL.com had 16 of its writers vote for the Jack Adams Trophy, awarded to the top head coach in the league. While there are plenty of coaches overachieving this season, and it won't be an easy award to win, it was shocking not to see Sturm's name on the list.