Jack Adams Award Odds 2026: Tourigny, Evason Open as Favorites

The Utah Mammoth's Andre Tourigny and Columbus Blue Jackets Dean Evason opened as the 2026 Jack Adams Award odds co-favorites, with Joel Quenneville and Martin St. Louis leading the chasing pack. 

There isn't much to separate the leading pack at this early juncture as we dive into the odds and an AI winners' prediction. 

🏆 Jack Adams Award odds 2026

Odds via FanDuel, one of our best sports betting apps. 

🤖 Jack Adams Award 2026 AI prediction: Scott Arniel

We asked ChatGPT, a large language model chatbot from OpenAI, for its best prediction to win the 2026 Jack Adams Award (+3700 via FanDuel). Please note that ChatGPT is not an experienced bettor but can provide additional information and insights into the tournament and betting markets. This is for entertainment purposes only.

🔍 Why Scott Arniel will win

1. Elite team performance

The Winnipeg Jets stunned the NHL in 2024–25, winning the Presidents’ Trophy with a 56–22–4 record under Arniel’s first full season as head coach. Their performance was driven by elite defense, disciplined systems, and strong depth contributions—much of which was attributed to Arniel’s structural influence.

Heading into 2025–26, the Jets remain Stanley Cup contenders, and if they stay near the top of the Western Conference, Arniel’s coaching credibility only grows.

2. Narrative of continuity and identity

While Spencer Carbery won the award last year for turning around Washington, Arniel represents a different kind of coaching success story: a former assistant and interim coach who took over a team in flux (after Rick Bowness retired), and immediately gave them a clear identity.

If the Jets remain elite—and especially if they go deeper in the playoffs—Arniel becomes the sentimental and strategic choice for voters who value consistency over flash.

3. Voter momentum & near-miss effect

He was already a finalist in 2024–25. Historically, coaches who narrowly miss out and maintain high-level performance the following year (e.g., Barry Trotz, Jon Cooper, Darryl Sutter) often earn the trophy the next season.

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📰 How to read Jack Adams Trophy futures odds

Reading Jack Adams Trophy odds is straightforward. Odds are usually presented in a format like +500 or -200. Positive odds (e.g., +500) show how much profit you’d make on a $100 bet.

For example, a $100 bet at +500 odds would win you $500, plus your original $100 stake, totaling $600. Negative odds (e.g., -200) indicate how much you need to bet to win $100. So, a $200 bet at -200 odds would win you $100, plus your $200 stake, totaling $300.

These odds also reflect the probability of a team winning the championship. Lower odds (e.g., +300) suggest a higher likelihood, while higher odds (e.g., +2000) indicate a lower probability.

Sportsbooks adjust these odds based on performance, injuries, trades, and betting patterns.

🔢 2026 Jack Adams Award opening odds

• Andre Tourigny: +1000
• Dean Evason:
• Sheldon Keefe: +600
• Andrew Brunette: +700
• Craig Berube: +850
• Kris Knoblauch: +1000
• Travis Green: +1200
• Andre Tourigny: +1800
• Spencer Carbery: +1800
• Jon Cooper: +2000
• Derek Lalonde: +2000
• Dan Bylsma: +2000
• Jared Bednar: +2200
• Peter Laviolette: +2200
• Peter DeBoer: +2200
• John Tortorella: +2500
• John Hynes: +2500
• Jim Hiller: +2500
• Bruce Cassidy: +2500
• Rod Brind'Amour: +2500
• Lindy Ruff: +2500
• Rick Tocchet: +5000

Jack Adams Award previous winners 

Jack Adams Trophy FAQs

Who is the 2026 Jack Adams Award odds favorite? 

Andre Tourigny and Dean Evason are the early 2026 Jack Adams Award co-favorites at FanDuel, with +1000 odds. Those odds imply a 9.09% probability. 

Who won the 2025 Jack Adams Award?

Spencer Carbery, the first-year bench boss for the Washington Capitals, won the 2025 Jack Adams Award. He was the prohibitive -5000 odds favorite before the market was pulled, which implied win probability of 98.04% via our odds converter. 

Who won the last season's Jack Adams Award?

Vancouver Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet won his first Jack Adams Award on May 23, 2024. 

When will the Jack Adams Award be decided?

The Jack Adams Award was given to Spencer Carbery on June 7, 2025. You can expect a similar decision date for the 2025-26 Jack Adams Award. 

Who has won the most Jack Adams Awards? 

Pat Burns won the award three times (1989, 1993, 1998), the most of any head coach. 

What is the NHL's oldest trophy?

The Stanley Cup was first awarded in 1893 and is the oldest NHL trophy. 

Who votes for the Jack Adams Award?

The Jack Adams Award is voted on by members of the National Broadcasters' Association.

How many Stanley Cups did Jack Adams win?

Jack Adams won two Stanley Cups, one with the Toronto Arenas in 1918 and the other with the Ottawa Senators in 1927. 

Has anyone won the Jack Adams Award in consecutive seasons?

Jacques Demers won the award with the Detroit Red Wings in 1988 and 1989, the only coach to win the trophy in consecutive seasons. 

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