Ben Thomasian

Ben Thomasian

Joined: Jul 23, 2019

A practising sports scientist, strength & conditioning coach, researcher, and general health and wellness guru. Writing about the Ducks for fame and fortune and... well, mostly just for kicks. Opinions should absolutely not be taken too seriously and do not reflect my professional opinion in nearly any way, shape or form, on any occasion or topic. It's just good fun and in this space, I'm just a fan like the rest of you. The unabashed driver of the Brad Lambert for Ducks captain in 2022 bandwagon. His long, luscious, locks are so fine, it wouldn't even matter if he couldn't play. But he can. Oh, he can.

Anaheim Ducks, John Gibson (Photo by Richard T Gagnon/Getty Images)

Anaheim Ducks might benefit tremendously by trading John Gibson

Anaheim Ducks (Mandatory Credit: Walter Tychnowicz-USA TODAY Sports)

Making the case for the Anaheim Ducks to trade with the Edmonton Oilers

Anaheim Ducks, Pierre-Luc Dubois (Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports)

Is Pierre-Luc Dubois on the cards for the rebuilding Anaheim Ducks?

Anaheim Ducks (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Who could the Anaheim Ducks consider presenting offer sheets to?

Anaheim Ducks (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

How close are the Anaheim Ducks to becoming contenders again?

Anaheim Ducks, Troy Terry (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Should the Anaheim Ducks consider trading Troy Terry?

Anaheim Ducks, Kristian Vesalainen (Mandatory Credit: Terrence Lee-USA TODAY Sports)

Anaheim Ducks should take a shot at Kristian Vesalainen

Anaheim Ducks, Tyler Myers (Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-USA TODAY Sports)

Is Tyler Myers a potential acquisition target for the Anaheim Ducks?

TAMPA, FLORIDA - APRIL 14: Adam Henrique #14 of the Anaheim Ducks celebrates a goal in the second period during a game against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Amalie Arena on April 14, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Anaheim Ducks: Three Musts on the Off-Season Checklist

ST PAUL, MN - MAY 02: Kevin Fiala #22 of the Minnesota Wild skates with the puck against the St. Louis Blues in the third period in Game One of the First Round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Xcel Energy Center on May 2, 2022 in St Paul, Minnesota. The Blues defeated the Wild 4-0 to take a 1-0 series lead. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

Anaheim Ducks Trade Targets: Kevin Fiala

SECAUCUS, NEW JERSEY - JULY 23: With the third pick in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft, the Anaheim Ducks select Mason McTavish during the first round of the 2021 NHL Entry Draft at the NHL Network studios on July 23, 2021 in Secaucus, New Jersey. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Anaheim Ducks: Is Verbeek Looking to Trade Up?

SECAUCUS, NEW JERSEY - JULY 23: With the third pick in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft, the Anaheim Ducks select Mason McTavish during the first round of the 2021 NHL Entry Draft at the NHL Network studios on July 23, 2021 in Secaucus, New Jersey. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Anaheim Ducks: Is the 10th Overall Pick on the Block?

EDMONTON, AB - DECEMBER 25: Brad Lambert #33 of Finland skates against Germany during the 2021 IIHF World Junior Championship at Rogers Place on December 25, 2020 in Edmonton, Canada. (Photo by Codie McLachlan/Getty Images)

Anaheim Ducks Draft Board Target: Brad Lambert

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 02: Head coach Dallas Eakins of the Anaheim Ducks watches from the bench during the third period of the NHL game against the Arizona Coyotes at Gila River Arena on October 02, 2021 in Glendale, Arizona. The Coyotes defeated the Ducks 4-3.ˆ (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Anaheim Ducks: Is “The Tank” Already on Due to Eakins Return?

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 06: Sonny Milano #12 looks on as Adam Henrique #14 of the Anaheim Ducks reacts after scoring a goal during the third period of a game against the Calgary Flames at Honda Center on April 06, 2022 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Anaheim Ducks: Verbeek Has Tougher Decisions Ahead

BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 24: Hampus Lindholm #47 of the Anaheim Ducks skates against the Boston Bruins during the third period at the TD Garden on January 24, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Ducks won 5-3. (Photo by Richard T Gagnon/Getty Images)

Anaheim Ducks: Where is the Franchise Headed after Big Moves