Coaching Favorites
The best coaches are able to adapt to any situation, motivate all players on their roster, and lead by example. This has led to many fans backing and supporting these coaches through thick and thin. With that in mind, here are 5 of the best NHL coaches around.
1. Jon Cooper
Jon Cooper is an elite coach who has won two Stanley Cups and a third trip to the Stanley Cup Final with the Tampa Bay Lightning. He is appreciated by fans for staying on top of his game as his core players change. Outside of the NHL, Cooper showed his coaching ability on the international stage, leading Team Canada to gold.
2. Paul Maurice
A universally liked and respected coach, Paul Maurice has taken the Florida Panthers to back-to-back Stanley Cup Finals. Maurice changes the identity of his team as the situation demands, making Florida extremely difficult to play against. He is the former Maple Leafs bench boss, who has coached more than 1,900 games over the course of his career.
3. Rod Brind’Amour
Since becoming the Hurricanes’ head coach in the 2018-19 season, Rod Brind’Amour has turned Carolina into a perennial Stanley Cup contender. With his focus on defensive responsibility and team discipline, the Hurricanes can truly play to their full capabilities. Stars like Martin Necas, Sebastian Aho, Seth Jarvis, and Andrei Svechnikov lead the way for this team.
4. Spencer Carbery
Spencer Carbery has brought the Washington Capitals to an elite level of play. Now, the team is in a battle for first place in the league this season. Leading stars such as Alex Ovechkin, Dylan Strome, and Pierre-Luc Dubois are playing at their highest level while supporting the rest of the roster.
5. Jared Bednar
The Avalanche have had a good coach in Jared Bednar. He has brought Colorado to the playoffs seven times in his eight seasons. He keeps his teams playing to their full potential despite injuries or bad bounces.
