Ken Holland of the Detroit Red Wings.
The Red Wings were a powerhouse before the salary cap because they had one of the highest pay rolls. Ken Holland kept the team not just a Stanley Cup contender but a Stanley Cup champion through that transition which arguably affected the Red Wings more than any other team in the NHL.
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