Anybody who saw the first version of the HBO 24/7 series knows why Bylsma is tops in this category... He is calm, cool and collected as well as positive ... Interesting to note that of the top-six finishers in this category Mike Babcock (4th), John Tortorella (5th) and Todd McLellan (6th) also appear on the most demanding to play for list.

Questions for the poll were written by Hockey Night in Canada and the National Hockey League Players' Association (NHLPA). The questions were circulated to players by the NHLPA. The responses were compiled by staff members of the NHLPA and forwarded to Hockey Night in Canada. 318 players responded to the questionnaire.