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Mike Fink

Mike Fink has covered the New York Islanders since 2020 and the American Hockey League as a credentialed columnist since 2023. In addition to covering the Islanders, Fink writes about the NHL at large, looking at general topics from potential cities for NHL relocation to arena traditions throughout the league. Follow Mike on X (formerly known as Twitter) @Finks_thoughts or on Instagram and Threads @mikefink_hockeywriter for more Islanders and general hockey insights.

7 Cities That Make Sense for NHL Relocation

Mike Fink | December 2, 2025

The big story off the ice in the 2023-24 season involved the Arizona Coyotes and their relocation. After much speculation, drama, rumors, and questions about the team’s future in the…

Categories Archives, Commentary, NHL Expansion

Revisiting the Islanders & Avalanche Devon Toews Trade

Mike Fink | October 5, 2025

The New York Islanders faced the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2024, as part of the full slate of NHL games called the “Frozen Frenzy” with multiple staggered start…

Categories Archives, Avalanche History, Colorado Avalanche, Hockey History, Islanders History, New York Islanders, NHL Trade Analysis

Jack Nesbitt’s High Floor Gives Flyers Hope, But His Ceiling Will Make Them a Contender

Mike Fink | September 15, 2025

It’s hard to read into the preseason or two Rookie Series games. That said, Jack Nesbitt and his play were hard to ignore. “There are so many attributes to his…

Categories Flyers Prospects, Philadelphia Flyers

Rangers Bet on Quality Over Quantity in Prospect Pool

Mike Fink | September 13, 2025

The New York Rangers don’t have a lot of prospects, resulting in one of the worst farm systems in the NHL. It was noticeable in the first game of the…

Categories New York Rangers, Rangers Prospects

Flyers Experience Growing Pains & Progress of Rebuild in Rookie Series

Mike Fink | September 13, 2025

It’s hard to read much into preseason hockey. It’s hard to make much of the Rookie Series between the Philadelphia Flyers and the New York Rangers, which only featured a…

Categories Column, Flyers Prospects, Philadelphia Flyers

Ranking NHL Teams By Forwards

Mike Fink | September 12, 2025

The first unit people look to on any roster is the forward unit. Before every game, the broadcast looks at those four forward lines as if they are the most…

Categories Archives, Power Rankings

Kyle Connor, Kirill Kaprizov & Artemi Panarin: Who Signs, Who Walks & Who Gets Traded?

Mike Fink | September 12, 2025

Artemi Panarin, Kirill Kaprizov, and Kyle Connor have a lot in common. The trio of elite wingers has become building blocks for their respective teams, which have Stanley Cup aspirations.…

Categories Minnesota Wild, New York Rangers, Season Previews, Winnipeg Jets

8 NHL Head Coaches on the Hot Seat in 2025-26

Mike Fink | September 11, 2025

If a head coach was a Jack Adams finalist a few seasons back, then by default, they are on the hot seat this season. At least that’s what the recent…

Categories Buffalo Sabres, Colorado Avalanche, Editor's Choice, Los Angeles Kings, Minnesota Wild, Montreal Canadiens, Nashville Predators, New York Islanders, Season Previews, Tampa Bay Lightning, Utah Mammoth

Ranking NHL Teams By Defensemen

Mike Fink | September 8, 2025

The defense and what is required from the position, changed dramatically in recent seasons. It wasn’t long ago that for a team to have a great unit, the skaters needed…

Categories Archives, Power Rankings

5 Non-Playoff Teams From 2024-25 That Can Win the 2026 Stanley Cup

Mike Fink | September 8, 2025

It’s a long shot for a team to win the Stanley Cup one year after missing the playoffs. It’s not impossible. The Vegas Golden Knights missed the playoffs in the…

Categories Anaheim Ducks, Columbus Blue Jackets, New York Rangers, Season Previews, Utah Mammoth, Vancouver Canucks

4 NHL Trades That Set Up Successful Rebuilds

Mike Fink | September 6, 2025

The trade deadline and trades overall benefit the team that acquires the best player in the deal. At least that’s the common thought behind most deals in what is known…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Chicago Blackhawks, Edmonton Oilers, Hockey History, Lightning History, Maple Leafs History, Oilers History, Tampa Bay Lightning, Toronto Maple Leafs

Ranking the NHL Teams That Can Go Worst to First in 2025-26

Mike Fink | September 6, 2025

It’s hard to go from worst to first in the NHL. For a rebuilding team to make the leap from last place in a division to the top of it…

Categories Boston Bruins, Chicago Blackhawks, Column, Philadelphia Flyers, San Jose Sharks, Season Previews
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