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Cooper’s Cup Chase or Career Stagnation | NHL News
Tampa Bay Lightning coach Jon Cooper is rumored to be eyeing the Toronto Maple Leafs — a bold move, especially since the Leafs just hired Jim Hiller and Cooper just won coach of the year. But with Cooper’s record in Tampa — nine straight playoff runs and two Cups — and his current job security intact, this feels more like fantasy than fact. The Jack Adams Award’s history suggests past winners sometimes get fired, but Cooper’s staying power and the Leafs’ new bench boss make a swift switch unlikely. For now, he’s firmly rooted in Tampa, and any real coaching drama will have to wait until the…
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