2014 NHL Awards Preview: Jack Adams Award

Apr 18, 2014; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper (R) talks with center Steven Stamkos (91) against the Montreal Canadiens during the second period in game two of the first round of the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Tampa Bay Times Forum. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Jon Cooper, Tampa Bay Lightning

An injury to superstar Steven Stamkos and a disgruntled captain Martin St. Louis who asked to be traded are just two of the obstacles Cooper had to navigate the team around to get the Lightning back to the playoffs.  The club topped the 100 point mark for the third time in franchise history.