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Anaheim Ducks Fire Head Coach Greg Cronin After Two Seasons

General manager Pat Verbeek cites the need for a new direction to accelerate the team's rebuild and playoff aspirations.

Jan 11, 2024; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Anaheim Ducks head coach Greg Cronin walks off the ice after the Ducks loss to the Carolina Hurricanes at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo
Ducks coach Greg Cronin looks on from the bench during their preseason game against the Kings on Sept. 30, 2024, at Honda Center. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
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Overview

  • The Anaheim Ducks dismissed head coach Greg Cronin on April 19, 2025, with one year remaining on his contract.
  • Cronin's tenure saw slight improvement, with the Ducks posting a 35-37-10 record in the 2024-25 season but missing the playoffs for the seventh consecutive year.
  • General manager Pat Verbeek emphasized the need for a new voice to further develop the team's young core and pursue Stanley Cup contention.
  • Despite defensive progress, Anaheim's offense remained a significant issue, ranking 30th in scoring during both seasons under Cronin.
  • The Ducks' search for a new head coach will focus on aligning with their youth-driven rebuild, which centers on rising talents like Leo Carlsson, Mason McTavish, and Cutter Gauthier.