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After lackluster 2024-25 regular season, the Anaheim Ducks fired head coach Greg Cronin on April 19. Cronin’s dismissal follows his second season with the Ducks in which the team finished with a 35-37-10 record and 16 points shy of the second wildcard seed in the Western Conference.

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Former Edmonton Oilers Head Coach Linked to the Anaheim Ducks

The Anaheim Ducks, who are one of several NHL Clubs with a head coaching vacancy, have interviewed former Oilers coach Jay Woodcroft per Pierre LeBrun.

Anaheim Ducks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 1

Ducks linked to David Carle, Jay Woodcroft, Joel Quenneville

Anaheim Ducks general manager Pat Verbeek is in the midst of his second search for a head coach after just his third full season in the club’s top role.

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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?

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 1

Ducks Coaching Search Update: Woodcroft, Carle, Quenneville, Sullivan

After a rough 2024-25 campaign where they missed the playoffs, the Anaheim Ducks decided to fire Greg Cronin and began their search for a new bench boss.

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It seems the NHL is in a good place. Ratings are up, talent levels are high, and the league added two teams to get up to 32 in the not-too-distant past.

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NHL News / NHL Rumors / May 1

Anaheim Ducks begin interviewing head coaches

Patrick Present of The Hockey News: Anaheim Ducks GM Pat Verbeek back on April 19th on their vacant head coaching position. “Timeline, we’re going to start the search and start to make a list immediately.

Joel Quenneville News / NHL Rumors / April 30

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.

Greg Cronin News / Blade of Steel / April 28

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.

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.

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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 / 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.

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.