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Many in Jack Adams contention

Found February 07, 2012 on Red Light District Hockey: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Davis Payne,  Jaroslav Halak,  Brian Elliott,  David Backes,  John Tortorella,  Brad Richards,  Henrik Lundqvist,  Mike Babcock,  Kevin Dineen
TEAMS: St. Louis Blues,  New York Rangers,  Detroit Red Wings,  Florida Panthers

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Well over halfway through the NHL season, there are numerous coaches that deserve consideration for the Jack Adams Award, given annually to the best coach of the year. Who are some of the top candidates to take home the award this season?Ken Hitchcock, BluesSince replacing Davis Payne in early November, Ken Hitchcock has turned the Blues’ season around. The record has been night and day between Payne (6-7-0) and Hitchcock (24-7-7) this year. They are getting some great goaltending from both Jaroslav Halak and Brian Elliott, while the defense is holding up just fine. Statistically, they lead the NHL in goals-against average.Most importantly, this young Blues club is finally fulfilling its potential after the coaching change served as a wake-up call. Over the last three years, we’ve been waiting for this team to break out. Led by David Backes, the Blues are now in contention for the Central Division. Would they be in this position without Hitchcock? Probably not. He’s the lea...
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