BleedRed&White25 36 Report post Posted May 17, 2013 (edited) I haven't seen a thread for this, but thought that it deserved mention... especially because Babcock got jipped out of a trophy that he truly deserved. Finalists: Bruce Boudreau - Ducks Joel Quenneville - Hawks Paul MacLean - Sens http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=671101&navid=nhl:topheads Edited for double chins Edited May 17, 2013 by BleedRed&White25 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evilmrt 636 Report post Posted May 17, 2013 I haven't seen a thread for this, but thought that it deserved mention... especially because Babcock got jipped out of a trophy that he truly deserved. Finalists: Both Boudreau - Ducks Joel Quenneville - Hawks Paul MacLean - Sens http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=671101&navid=nhl:topheads Babs doesn't get mention because the team didn't clinch a spot in the playoffs until the final day of the season (for the Western Conference, anyway). That is pretty hard to overcome. I'm surprised that Adam Oates wasn't nominated in place of Bruce. Perhaps someone was angry that there will be no Caps/Pens series. Wonder who that could be... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jesusberg 1,256 Report post Posted May 17, 2013 I'm fine with Babs not being nominated, but how the F*** is Quennville on there!?!? If I'm remembering properly, hockey fans were citing Babcock having a stellar team in front him as being the reason for so few nominations. So now Quennville has a juggernaut Blackhawks squad and gets the nod? Unreal.I feel like MacLean should get it, but Boudreau is deserving, too. 2 whitewolf406 and hooon reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick zombo 3,739 Report post Posted May 17, 2013 Both Boudreau - Ducks "Both"? You must be referring to his chins. 1 BleedRed&White25 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shaman 713 Report post Posted May 17, 2013 I think MacLean did more with less, so if I had a vote it would be for him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jedi 1,865 Report post Posted May 17, 2013 MacLean is a lock for this. Boudreau did well coaching a "paper tiger" to the #2 spot, so he'll get some consideration. But there's no doubt that MacLean overcame more challenges to get his team to the playoffs. Should be the Mustachioed Man winning this one. And I agree, Quenville has a ridiculously loaded team to coach. Babcock was always passed over for that very reason, so it's a head scratcher as to why Q gets the nod. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingsfan4795 552 Report post Posted May 17, 2013 I would put MacLean first, then Babcock, then Todd Richards or jack Capuano Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nev 1,085 Report post Posted May 17, 2013 Babs doesn't get mention because the team didn't clinch a spot in the playoffs until the final day of the season (for the Western Conference, anyway). That is pretty hard to overcome. Normally that's the easiest way to get yourself a Jack Adams (cf Boudreau). Agree with all the others, Babs produces a juggernaught in 2008 and gets diddly squat for it. Then again, I've always said that the Adams is the biggest joke of all the NHL trophies. That Scotty Bowman only has 2 of them, after 35 years of coaching winning, dominant teams, shows what a joke it is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SDavis35 140 Report post Posted May 17, 2013 Normally that's the easiest way to get yourself a Jack Adams (cf Boudreau). Agree with all the others, Babs produces a juggernaught in 2008 and gets diddly squat for it. Then again, I've always said that the Adams is the biggest joke of all the NHL trophies. That Scotty Bowman only has 2 of them, after 35 years of coaching winning, dominant teams, shows what a joke it is. 9 (or more?) Stanley cups, coached the Candiens' team and the Wings team that hold the regular season records for wins and points I believe? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MabusIncarnate 5,359 Report post Posted May 17, 2013 Considering the turnaround of the Capitals from how they were playing when Boudreau was gone and Oates took over, he should be on this list. As the nominees sit, the walrus should take it home. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8 Legged RedWing 367 Report post Posted May 17, 2013 Q on that list is a joke. I herd experts saying at the start of the year that if the Wings made the playoffs that Babs should get a nomination for coach of the year because of how much their roster downgraded in the past couple years especially with the defense but I don't really mind the other two nominations. 1 Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Resetti 44 Report post Posted May 17, 2013 It's got to be MacLean. His team was competitive despite losing their top forward, top defender, and top goalie for long stretches of the year. That is a kind of adversity that neither of the other finalists really faced. I'm somewhat surprised that Michel Therrien wasn't nominated. He took a Montreal Canadiens team from dead last to second place in the East. That's an immediate impact that deserves some recognition, in spite of the end-of-season implosion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankgrimes 1,836 Report post Posted May 18, 2013 Has to be MacLean and it shouldn't even be a question. How can you justify Q on that list? Guy has done nothing other than let an overloadedd Hawks team go out and play. I think instead of him, Babcock and Capuano should have been on that list, what a joke. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rrasco 1,312 Report post Posted May 18, 2013 I thought the same seeing Q on that list.....wut? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted May 18, 2013 Babs doesn't get mention because the team didn't clinch a spot in the playoffs until the final day of the season (for the Western Conference, anyway). That is pretty hard to overcome. I'm surprised that Adam Oates wasn't nominated in place of Bruce. Perhaps someone was angry that there will be no Caps/Pens series. Wonder who that could be... You're incorrect on the first point. Bruce Boudreau's 2008 Capitals made the playoffs at the very end of the season, too. As for your second point, also untrue. All voting for awards is done before the playoffs begin. Babcock will be forever jipped out of this award. It is something commonly remarked upon by hockey commentators. Blowing away every other team in 2007-2008 didn't get it for him, and making the playoff this season despite a substantial transition and a ton of injuries didn't even get him into the top three. It's a joke. 3 Jesusberg, ogreslayer and Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sean 19 Report post Posted May 19, 2013 I don't mind Q getting the nomination. He's a great coach, and has been, for a long time. When a team can attain that record in today's parity-happy context, the coach does deserve some credit. I think BB was the worst of the nominees. I've never been too high on him. He had every chance to make it happen with the Caps, and couldn't. In game seven vs. Detroit, Babs manhandled him, in the coaching department, and BB even admitted during the series that Babs was an excellent (read: superior to me) coach. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ogreslayer 1,069 Report post Posted May 19, 2013 With those three nominees, MacLean is the obvious choice, followed by MacLean's moustache for 2nd, & the Paul MacLean look alike for 3rd. 2 Z Winged Dangler and Nev reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SaCkaveli20 275 Report post Posted May 19, 2013 While MacLean definitely has this award locked up, Babcock definitely should have received a nomination. Losing the best defenseman to ever play the game, and another rock solid defender and still leading this team to their 22 consecutive playoff appearance. That warrants a nomination in my books. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
