Although Anaheim made a 21-point improvement from last season, a seventh year has passed since they last made the Stanley Cup playoffs.

Greg Cronin was fired as coach of the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday. No replacement was named. Cronin was in his second season with the Ducks, replacing Dallas Eakins on June 4, 2023.

The Anaheim Ducks improved by 21 points in Greg Cronin's second season. GM Pat Verbeek said the team needed a "new voice" to become a contender.