Greg Cronin was fired Saturday as coach of the Anaheim Ducks after two seasons, general manager Pat Verbeek announced.

Ducks GM Pat Verbeek spoke after a disappointing season and says making the playoffs is the goal for next year.

Verbeek made his move. Now he has to not only find a new coach, but find a way to give that coach a better roster.

“I’m pretty sure my best games are ahead of me,” Vasilevskiy told The Athletic. “I work hard for that. The game of hockey is our life. You always work for the best, and hope that your best years are ...

The Griffins earned a first-round playoff bye with a 2-1 shootout victory in the final regular-season game against the Wild.