Bouchard, Jacob and Talbot joined the Gulls prior to the 2021-22 season. Named head coach on July 9, 2021, Bouchard spent the previous three seasons as the head coach of the Montreal Canadiens' primary development affiliate in Laval.
"This was a tough year for everyone and we feel a clean slate is needed in San Diego," said Ducks General Manager Pat Verbeek. "These are extremely difficult decisions, but we are committed to returning to our winning ways in San Diego for our great fans. We wish Joel, Daniel and Max the best of luck in the future."
Ward joined the Ducks ahead of the 2021-22 season after spending three seasons with the Calgary Flames. He was the head coach of the Calgary Flames from 2019-21, leading the club to a 36-26-5 record, including a 25-15-3 mark in 2019-20 and a berth in the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
"Geoff made a personal decision to leave the club," said Verbeek. "We have an important void on the Ducks coaching staff to fill, which we will do diligently this summer. We wish him the best as well."
