Traders give Marco Sturm about a 10.0% chance. Mike Babcock follows at 7.0%, Jim Hiller follows at 7.0%, and Sheldon Keefe follows at 4.2%. Compare prices from Kalshi and Polymarket. The largest cross-platform price difference is 9.9 percentage points.
Marco Sturm is the head coach of the Boston Bruins in the NHL. He led Germany's national team to a silver medal at the 2018 Winter Olympics. His extensive coaching experience and leadership in international tournaments make him a strong candidate for the NHL Jack Adams Award.
About Mike Babcock
Mike Babcock is the head coach of the Edmonton Oilers. He previously coached the Toronto Maple Leafs from 2015 to 2019, leading them to multiple playoff appearances. Babcock's extensive coaching experience and success in the NHL make him a strong candidate for the Jack Adams Award.
About Jim Hiller
Jim Hiller is the head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs. He previously served as head coach of the Los Angeles Kings from 2024 to 2026. Hiller has extensive coaching experience in the NHL and junior leagues, including assistant coaching roles with the Detroit Red Wings, Toronto Maple Leafs, and New York Islanders.
About Travis Green
Travis Green is the head coach of the Ottawa Senators. He previously coached the Vancouver Canucks and New Jersey Devils. Green has a proven track record in the NHL, leading teams to multiple playoff appearances.
About Spencer Carbery
Spencer Carbery is the head coach of the Washington Capitals. He won the Jack Adams Award in 2025 after leading the Capitals to a first-place finish in the Eastern Conference. Carbery has a proven track record of coaching success in the NHL, AHL, and ECHL.
About Paul Maurice
Paul Maurice is the head coach of the Florida Panthers. He led the team to consecutive Stanley Cup championships in 2024 and 2025. Maurice is the second NHL coach to reach 2,000 regular-season games, achieving this milestone in March 2026.
About Rick Tocchet
Rick Tocchet is the head coach of the Philadelphia Flyers. He won the Jack Adams Award in 2024 for leading the Vancouver Canucks to a Pacific Division title. Tocchet has also coached the Tampa Bay Lightning and Arizona Coyotes.
About Scott Arniel
Scott Arniel is the head coach of the Winnipeg Jets. He previously served as the head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets from 2010 to 2012. Arniel guided the Jets to their first Presidents' Trophy in the 2024–25 season, marking the best regular-season record in franchise history.
Market RulebooksOfficial settlement criteria and edge cases
Market Rulebook: NHL Jack Adams Award
Official settlement criteria, resolution sources, and edge cases across Kalshi and Polymarket.
Kalshi
Primary Rule
If Todd McLellan wins the NHL Jack Adams Award in the 2026-27 NHL season, then the market resolves to Yes.
If multiple participants tie for the award, “Yes” positions will pay $1/N (rounded down to the nearest cent), where N is the number of tied participants, and “No” positions will pay $1 minus the “Yes” payout.
This market will resolve to the player who wins the Jack Adams Award for the 2026-27 NHL season.
In the event of a tie, this market will resolve according to the official winner as determined by NHL rules. If multiple winners are announced then this market will resolve to the player whose listed last name comes first alphabetically.
If the 2026-27 NHL season is cancelled, postponed after June 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, or there is otherwise no winner declared within that timeframe, this market will resolve to "Other".
The resolution source for this market will be official information from the NHL; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is the NHL Jack Adams Award winner determined?
The winner is decided by a vote from the NHL Broadcasters' Association at the end of the regular season. Coaches are evaluated based on their team's performance and overall success.
What factors influence the odds for the Jack Adams Award?
Odds are influenced by team performance, coaching strategies, and notable achievements throughout the season. Changes in team dynamics or significant wins can lead to shifts in the odds.
When does trading close for the Jack Adams Award market?
Trading for the Jack Adams Award market closes on July 1, 2027. This deadline is set before the award is officially announced, allowing for speculation until that point.
What does the NHL Jack Adams Award prediction market track?
The outcomes listed above show how traders are pricing this question. Compare outcome prices from Kalshi, Polymarket in one place. Each price reflects the market’s implied probability, not a guaranteed result.
What are the latest NHL Jack Adams Award odds?
The latest available prices are Marco Sturm: 8.0¢ on Kalshi, 12.0¢ on Polymarket; Mike Babcock: 7.0¢ on Kalshi; Jim Hiller: 2.0¢ on Kalshi, 11.9¢ on Polymarket; Sheldon Keefe: 4.0¢ on Kalshi, 4.3¢ on Polymarket. Prices are quoted in cents per $1 share. Check the venue for executable prices and available liquidity.