Jack Adams Award Odds 2024-25: Devils' Keefe the Early Favorite
New Jersey Devils' new bench boss Sheldon Keefe is the 2024-25 Jack Adams Award odds favorite as the season nears, a place he has retained since the odds were released.
Now it's time to see if Keefe will live up to the hype. The Devils' coach had an excellent 212-97-40 regular-season record during his tenure in Toronto.
He'll lead a Devils team that is among the Stanley Cup odds favorites.
Nashville Predators head coach Andrew Brunette and Ottawa Senators head coach Travis Green are in the immediate chasing pack, according to our best NHL betting sites. As is Keefe's replacement in Toronto, Craig Berube.
Jack Adams Award odds 2024-25
Jack Adams odds from our best sports betting sites.
| Coach | Odds (BetMGM) | Implied probability | Profit ($10 bet) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheldon Keefe | +550 | 15.38% | $55 |
| Travis Green | +800 | 11.11% | $80 |
| Andrew Brunette | +900 | 10% | $90 |
| Craig Berube | +1000 | 9.09% | $100 |
| Andre Tourigny | +1500 | 6.25% | $150 |
| Kris Knoblauch | +1800 | 5.26% | $180 |
| Jon Cooper | +1800 | 5.26% | $180 |
| Spencer Carbery | +2000 | 4.76% | $200 |
| Peter Laviolette | +2000 | 4.76% | $200 |
| Dan Bylsma | +2000 | 4.76% | $200 |
Here are the latest notes related to the Jack Adams favorites:
- None of the five favorites have previously won the award
- Last season's Jack Adams Award winner, Rick Tocchet (+6000), is at or near the bottom of the oddsboard
- Only one coach, Jacques Demers in 1988 and 1989 with the Detroit Red Wings, has won the Jack Adams Award in consecutive seasons
- Three of the four favorites (Keefe, Green, Berube) were appointed as their team's head coach during the offseason, while Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch is entering his first full season in charge
Jack Adams favorites 2024-25
Sheldon Keefe (+1000)
Keefe opened as the 2025 Jack Adams favorite despite just arriving in New Jersey. We aren't too concerned about the lofty expectations after leaving one of the most high-pressure jobs in the NHL.
Keefe has taken the helm of a team that bitterly disappointed last season. The Devils are expected to be much better in 2024-25, more closely emulating their success in 2022-23. Keefe is lucky enough to walk onto the job with a bonafide No. 1 netminder, Vezina Trophy odds candidate Jacob Markstrom.
Having Markstrom between the pipes should help considerably with the new coach's transition.
Best odds: +700 via FanDuel | Implied probability: 12.50%
Craig Berube (+1000)
The new Maple Leafs' bench boss should be the perfect fit in Toronto, at least in the short term. Berube is one of the best motivators and will almost certainly galvanize the collective.
I expect Berube, who won the Cup as the St. Louis Blues' head coach in 2019, to have a fantastic first year behind the bench at Scotiabank Arena.
Best odds: +1200 via FanDuel | Implied probability: 7.69%
Kris Knoblauch (+1800)
What a first season Knoblauch had behind the Oilers' bench. Appointed on Nov. 12 last season, Knoblauch led the Oilers to a league-best 46-18-5 record. That was before the first-year head coach guided Edmonton within two goals of winning its first Stanley Cup in 34 years.
That will be a hard act to follow, and it will be interesting to see how the players perform in their second season under Knoblauch's stewardship. We all know what happened to his predecessor, Jay Woodcroft, after the gloss on his tenure faded.
I don't expect the same thing to happen to Knoblauch, whose calming disposition and poised demeanor suits the Oilers' star-studded cast.
Best odds: +1800 via BetMGM | Implied probability: 5.26%
My Jack Adams Award coach to watch
Peter DeBoer (+2800)
DeBoer's first season in Dallas couldn't have gone much better. He assimilated to proceedings in Big-D like a chameleon, guiding the Dallas Stars to the Central Division crown. The Stars were one of the most dynamic offenses, scoring the third-most goals per game (3.59).
The Stars won 17 of 21 games to finish the 2023-24 campaign, storming into the playoffs as one of the in-form teams. That facilitated a run to the Western Conference final, where they fell in six games to the Oilers.
A sophomore season in Dallas resembling his first will invariably have him among the front-runners to win the Jack Adams Award.
Best odds: +2800 via Caesars | Implied probability: 3.45%
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.
2025 Jack Adams Award odds over time
Odds via DraftKings
| Coach | Odds (June 10) | Sept. 29 |
|---|---|---|
| Sheldon Keefe | +600 | +600 |
| Andrew Brunette | +700 | +700 |
| Craig Berube | +850 | +850 |
| Kris Knoblauch | +1000 | +1000 |
| Travis Green | +1200 | +1200 |
| Andre Tourigny | +1800 | +1600 |
| Spencer Carbery | +1800 | +2000 |
| Jon Cooper | +2000 | +2000 |
| Derek Lalonde | +2000 | +2000 |
| Dan Bylsma | +2000 | +2200 |
| Jared Bednar | +2200 | +2200 |
| Peter Laviolette | +2200 | +2200 |
| Peter Deboer | +2200 | +2200 |
| John Tortorella | +2500 | +2500 |
| John Hynes | +2500 | +2200 |
| Jim Hiller | +2500 | +2500 |
| Bruce Cassidy | +2500 | +2500 |
| Rod Brind'Amour | +2500 | +2500 |
| Lindy Ruff | +2500 | +2500 |
| Rick Tocchet | +5000 | +5000 |
Jack Adams Award past winners
| Year | Coach | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-2024 | Rick Tocchet | Vancouver Canucks |
| 2022-2023 | Jim Montgomery | Boston Bruins |
| 2021-2022 | Darryl Sutter | Calgary Flames |
| 2020-2021 | Rod Brind'Amour | Carolina Hurricanes |
| 2019-2020 | Bruce Cassidy | Boston Bruins |
| 2018-2019 | Barry Trotz | New York Islanders |
| 2017-2018 | Gerard Gallant | Vegas Golden Knights |
| 2016-2017 | John Tortorella | Columbus Blue Jackets |
| 2015-2016 | Barry Trotz | Washington Capitals |
| 2014-2015 | Bob Hartley | Calgary Flames |
| 2013-2014 | Patrick Roy | Colorado Avalanche |
Jack Adams Trophy winners by team
The first Jack Adams award was handed out to Philadelphia Flyers head coach Fred Shero in 1973-74.
| Team | Rocket Richard Trophies |
|---|---|
| Boston Bruins | 5 |
| Detroit Red Wings | 4 |
| Philadelphia Flyers | 4 |
| St. Louis Blues | 4 |
| Vancouver Canucks | 3 |
| Washington Capitals | 3 |
| Buffalo Sabres | 2 |
| Calgary Flames | 2 |
| Montreal Canadiens | 2 |
| New York Islanders | 2 |
| Phoenix Coyotes | 2 |
| Winnipeg Jets | 2 |
| Carolina Hurricanes | 1 |
| Chicago Blackhawks | 1 |
| Colorado Avalanche | 1 |
| Columbus Blue Jackets | 1 |
| Edmonton Oilers | 1 |
| Los Angeles Kings | 1 |
| Minnesota Wild | 1 |
| New Jersey Devils | 1 |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | 1 |
| Quebec Nordiques | 1 |
| Tampa Bay Lightning | 1 |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | 1 |
| Vegas Golden Knights | 1 |
Jack Adams Trophy FAQs
Who is the 2025 Jack Adams favorite?
Sheldon Keefe, the new bench boss for the New Jersey Devils, is the early favorite to win the 2025 Jack Adams Award, carrying +550 odds. Those odds carry an implied win probability of 15.38%.
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.
Who won the Jack Adams Award in 2022-23?
Boston Bruins head coach Jim Montgomery won the Jack Adams Trophy for the 2022-2023 season, finishing ahead of Seattle Kraken head coach Dave Hakstol, and New Jersey Devils head coach Lindy Ruff.
When will the Jack Adams Award be decided?
The Jack Adams Award was given to Rick Tocchet on Wednesday, May 23, 2024. You can expect a similar decision date for the 2024-25 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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