BABCOCK, McLELLAN, TORTORELLA VOTED ADAMS AWARD FINALISTS

Toronto’s Mike Babcock, Edmonton’s Todd McLellan and Columbus’ John Tortorella are the finalists for the Jack Adams Award as the NHL coach of the year.

Members of t he NHL Broadcasters’ Association voted at the end of the regular season, with the top three designated finalists named Wednesday.

The winner will be announced June 21 at the NHL Awards in Las Vegas.