Ducks make changes on the bench and in the front office

The Ducks were already set to undergo one of the most stark transformations in the NHL this offseason, beginning Tuesday with changes behind the bench and in the front office. It was announced by the club that assistant coaches Newell Brown and Craig Johnson would not have their contracts renewed, opening the door for new faces to join head coach Greg Cronin and assistant Brent Thompson. Cronin could also have a multitude of new players in his group as the Ducks will be one of the most financially flexible teams in the league this summer.