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sports2 years ago

"Colorado Avalanche Face Off Against Anaheim Ducks: Game Preview, Lineups, and Quotes"

The Colorado Avalanche will face the Anaheim Ducks, with former Colorado Eagles head coach Greg Cronin now behind the Ducks' bench. The Ducks have had a strong start to the season, and Avalanche coach Jared Bednar acknowledges their success. The Avalanche will look to take advantage of the Ducks' lack of a morning skate. Defenseman Sam Girard may be held out for another night, while Andrew Cogliano has a chance of playing. Jonathan Drouin scored his first goal for the Avalanche, relieving some pressure. Fredrik Olofsson is wearing neck protection, following an incident with Adam Johnson. Lukas Dostal is expected to start in goal for the Ducks.

sports2 years ago

Greg Cronin Takes Over as Anaheim Ducks Head Coach.

The Anaheim Ducks have appointed Greg Cronin as their new head coach, making him the 11th coach in franchise history. Cronin brings 36 years of coaching and player development experience to the team, including 12 seasons as an NHL assistant and seven as a head coach in the American Hockey League. He plans to guide the Ducks forward in the next steps of their rebuild by implementing a standard and identity to the way they play, centered on a strong belief to make opponents earn every inch of ice. Cronin also impressed Ducks management with his off-ice philosophy, chief among those his demonstrated history of developing young players with a blend of consistent communication and some good-natured tough love.

sports2 years ago

Greg Cronin named new head coach of Anaheim Ducks.

The Anaheim Ducks have hired Greg Cronin as their new coach, replacing Dallas Eakins. Cronin, who spent the last five seasons coaching the Colorado Eagles, the American Hockey League affiliate of the Colorado Avalanche, brings 36 years of coaching and player development experience, including 12 years as an NHL assistant coach. He is known for his detail-oriented and defensive coaching style and enjoys working with young players. The Ducks finished with the worst regular-season record in the NHL last season.

sports2 years ago

Ducks hire Cronin as new coach.

Greg Cronin has been named as the new coach of the Anaheim Ducks, replacing Dallas Eakins. Cronin, who guided the Colorado Avalanche's AHL affiliate for five seasons, will hold the position for the first time in the NHL. The Ducks have not qualified for the Stanley Cup Playoffs since 2017-18 and finished last in the NHL standings this season.

sports2 years ago

Greg Cronin named head coach of Anaheim Ducks.

The Anaheim Ducks have hired Greg Cronin as their new head coach, replacing Dallas Eakins. Cronin, who previously coached the Colorado Avalanche's AHL affiliate, is known for his ability to develop players and will be an NHL head coach for the first time. He takes over a young Ducks team with a strong farm system and promising talents such as Jamie Drysdale and Troy Terry. The Ducks have the No. 2 pick in the upcoming NHL draft.