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David Carle, Not Joel Quenneville is the Right Fit for the Anaheim Ducks

With the Stanley Cup Playoffs going on and the first round potentially starting to come to an end, everyone also has an eye on the coaching carousel in the NHL.

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Former Anaheim Ducks Head Coach Greg Cronin Reveals Where He'd Like To Work Next

In a recent interview, Greg Cronin, who was fired by the Anaheim Ducks, revealed in which NHL organization he'd like to pursue his career. The Anaheim Ducks organization decided to fire their head coach Greg Cronin less than two weeks ago, following two seasons spent at the bottom of the rankings.

Anaheim Ducks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 27

Ducks interviewed Joel Quenneville for head-coaching vacancy

Longtime NHL head coach Joel Quenneville was interviewed by the Ducks for their vacant head coach position, ESPN’s John Buccigross implied. Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff confirmed the report, adding he’s being considered but isn’t necessarily a finalist yet.

Greg Cronin News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 27

Greg Cronin Interested In Bruins Head Coaching Job

Former Ducks head coach Greg Cronin would enthusiastically pick up the phone if considered for the Bruins’ head coaching opening, he told the Boston Globe’s Kevin Paul Dupont.

NHL News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NHL Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

Pat Verbeek News / NHL Rumors / April 27

Do the Anaheim Ducks Have a Plan Under GM Pat Verbeek?

The Anaheim Ducks made an interesting move last weekend as GM Pat Verbeek relieved head coach Greg Cronin of his head coaching duties with a year left to go.

Anaheim Ducks News / House of Hockey / April 26

Anaheim Ducks Offer Head Coaching Job to Controversial Candidate Formerly Banned From the NHL

The Anaheim Ducks are reportedly considering a highly controversial move with their next head coach according to NHL insider Frank Seravalli. The Anaheim Ducks did reasonably well this year, finishing with a 35-37-10 record, good for 80 points, just two shy of a .500 points percentage.

Joel Quenneville News / Daily Faceoff / April 26

Joel Quenneville interviewed for Ducks’ head coaching vacancy

The Anaheim Ducks recently interviewed Joel Quenneville for their head coach vacancy, Daily Faceoff hockey insider Frank Seravalli confirmed Saturday. “He is a strong candidate but it’s still early in the process, multiple interviews to come in Anaheim,” Seravalli wrote on social media.

Joel Quenneville News / Breakaway on SI / April 26

Joel Quenneville Likey Next Ducks Coach

The Anaheim Ducks aren’t far removed from firing now former head coach Greg Cronin, and they may have already found their replacement. According to a report from RG, the Ducks are ready to hire Hall of Fame head coach Joel Quenneville.

Anaheim Ducks News / The Hockey Writers / April 26

Grading the Anaheim Ducks’ Young Players’ 2024-25 Seasons

The Anaheim Ducks are quickly building a strong, reliable, and talented young core. Eleven of their players in the 2024-25 season were aged 25 or under, and those players were among the top performers of the season.

Anaheim Ducks News / Last Word On Sports / April 24

Anaheim Ducks Offseason To-Do List: Part 2 of 2

The Anaheim Ducks have officially wrapped up their 2024–25 campaign and head into the offseason with more questions than answers. After another year outside the playoff picture, the club is entering a pivotal moment in its rebuild.

Anaheim Ducks News / Last Word On Sports / April 23

Anaheim Ducks Offseason To-Do List: Part 1 of 2

The Anaheim Ducks offseason is underway. Part 1 of this to-do list focuses on signing RFAs, free agent targets, and building team identity. The Anaheim Ducks offseason is officially underway, and the pressure is on.

Greg Cronin News / Daily Faceoff / April 21

Why the Ducks fired Greg Cronin

After two seasons on the job, Anaheim Ducks head coach Greg Cronin was fired Saturday. The news came after the Ducks wrapped up the 2024-25 season with a 35-37-10 showing and 16 points back of the second wildcard spot in the Western Conference.

Anaheim Ducks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 20

Ducks GM clearly states goal for 2025-26 after disappointing season

The Anaheim Ducks are out of the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the seventh consecutive season. Their rebuild has yielded them talented players, but not the cohesive unit they need to make the postseason.

Pat Verbeek News / House of Hockey / April 20

Anaheim Ducks GM Pat Verbeek Sets Shockingly High Expectations for Next Season

Following the firing of Ducks head coach Greg Cronin, GM Pat Verbeek spoke to reporters, where he announced that he expects Anaheim to make the playoffs.

Greg Cronin News / The Hockey Writers / April 19

Ducks Fire Head Coach Greg Cronin

The first move of the 2025 NHL offseason coaching carousel spun on Saturday morning. Before 8 AM local time, the Anaheim Ducks announced that Greg Cronin would not return for a third season as head coach for the franchise.

Greg Cronin News / NHL Trade Talk / April 19

Ducks 'Need a Change', Fire Greg Cronin as Head Coach

The Anaheim Ducks have fired head coach Greg Cronin. Cronin, who had one year remaining on his contract, was in his second season behind the bench. He finished with a 62-87-15 record this season and coached the Ducks in the midst of a rebuild attempt.

Greg Cronin News / Last Word On Sports / April 19

Anaheim Ducks Fire Head Coach Greg Cronin

The Anaheim Ducks announced that Greg Cronin will not return as head coach, marking another major change in their ongoing rebuild. The Anaheim Ducks announced Saturday morning that head coach Greg Cronin has been relieved of his duties.

Greg Cronin News / Field Level Media / April 19

Ducks dismiss head coach Greg Cronin after 2 seasons

The Anaheim Ducks fired Greg Cronin on Saturday morning after two seasons as their head coach. Cronin, 61, posted a 62-87-15 record in Anaheim after accepting the position -- his first as an NHL head coach -- on June 5, 2023.

Anaheim Ducks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 19

Ducks fire head coach after another postseason-less campaign

After the Anaheim Ducks missed out on the NHL playoffs, a change was inevitable. As a result, the team fired head coach Greg Cronin following a 35-37-10 season.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 16

League-best Jets cap regular season with OT win over Ducks

Mark Scheifele scored at 1:11 of overtime to give the Winnipeg Jets a 2-1 win against the visiting Anaheim Ducks in the regular-season finale.

The 23 NHL players who have scored 60+ goals in one season

The 'Teams with the most points in an NHL season' quiz

Anaheim Ducks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 14

Ducks sign Tim Washe to entry-level contract

Fresh off a national championship, Western Michigan captain Tim Washe is headed to the Ducks on a one-year entry-level contract beginning immediately, the team announced.

Anaheim Ducks News / The Hockey Writers / April 10

Ducks’ John Gibson Nominated for 2025 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy

The Anaheim chapter of The Professional Hockey Writers Association (PHWA) has nominated John Gibson for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy. This trophy is awarded annually to the player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to ice hockey.

Cutter Gauthier News / Field Level Media / April 10