Mike Fink

I am a passionate sports fan and have been covering the big four sports for a few years now. I have rapidly gained interest in the NHL and appreciate the game more every season. I don't have a team that I root for (growing up in New Jersey doesn't help) but I will be writing about the New York Islanders. I believe the Islanders have turned themselves into legitimate cup contenders and Barry Trotz is doing a great job with the Islanders. I never knew how to skate so I never played hockey competitively. It's a shame since the game is great to watch.

New York Islanders Trade Targets: Forwards

March 1, 2021 by Mike Fink

The New York Islanders are entering a new month of hockey in the thick of arguably the most competitive division in the NHL. With the trade deadline suddenly a few …

4 Good Teams That Can Miss the Playoffs

February 26, 2021 by Mike Fink

The 2020-21 NHL season has been as exciting as any, with a condensed 56-game schedule giving us a multitude of games every night. Most teams are 15 to 20 games …

Islanders’ Sorokin Needs More Starts

February 24, 2021 by Mike Fink

On Tuesday, Feb. 16, Ilya Sorokin started for the New York Islanders. Not only did he earn his first career win, but he also earned a shutout in the process. …

The North Division Is the Most Exciting to Watch

February 21, 2021 by Mike Fink

In the shortened 2020-21 NHL season, games have not disappointed. Part of the uniqueness of this season has been the divisional re-alignment with the North Division consisting of all seven …

Islanders Have Found Scoring Depth

February 18, 2021 by Mike Fink

The New York Islanders have won five of their last six games and have earned a point in each of their last eight games. Recently, they won back-to-back games against …

An Expensive Scoring Defenseman Can Ruin a Perfectly Good Roster

February 16, 2021 by Mike Fink

It’s always exciting to see a slapshot from the point, resulting in a defenseman scoring the occasional goal. There is a clear value in having a defenseman that can score …

3 of the Biggest Recent Win-Win Trades

February 14, 2021February 14, 2021 by Mike Fink

The NHL has always given us trades that we can remember for years down the road. Already in this season, we saw a massive trade with the Columbus Blue Jackets …

Islanders Have Benefitted From an Easy Schedule

February 10, 2021February 10, 2021 by Mike Fink

The New York Islanders were skidding at the end of last month’s action and there were serious concerns about the roster and if the team could even make the playoffs. …

New York Islanders Team Report Card – January 2021

February 4, 2021 by Mike Fink

Ross Johnston Michael Del Colle Islanders Tyler Pitlick Flyers

The New York Islanders started out this season with a 3-1 record and looked poised to be among the best teams in the East Division. Moreover, the team looked similar …

4 Things the NHL Should Keep From This COVID Season

January 31, 2021 by Mike Fink

The 2020-21 NHL season has been unlike any other, to say the least. With all the COVID-19 rules and protocols, the game itself has been hindered in multiple ways. The …

Islanders Need Bailey, Cizikas & Eberle to Step Up

January 28, 2021 by Mike Fink

The New York Islanders’ offense has been awful to start this season and there’s no way around it. In the first six games, the team has been shut out twice …

3 Stars That Could Be Traded in the Wake of the Laine/Dubois Deal

January 27, 2021 by Mike Fink

On January 23, the hockey world woke up to the blockbuster trade that has massive implications on the 2020-21 season. Pierre-Luc Dubois, who clearly expressed his dissatisfaction in Columbus with …