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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.

Nico Hischier Deserves Selke Trophy With Devils’ Late Season Resurgence

Mike Fink | April 11, 2025

When Jack Hughes went down for the season, the New Jersey Devils looked done, and if they’d make the playoffs, they’d stumble in. They didn’t. The Devils dropped three games…

Categories New Jersey Devils

Current NHL Players With the Best Chance to Catch Alex Ovechkin

Mike Fink | April 10, 2025

The big story of the week and one of the biggest stories in the 2024-25 NHL season is Alexander Ovechkin passing Wayne Gretzky as the all-time leading goal scorer. He…

Categories AA, Colorado Avalanche, Dallas Stars, Editor's Choice, Edmonton Oilers, Montreal Canadiens, Philadelphia Flyers, San Jose Sharks, Toronto Maple Leafs, Washington Capitals

Would the Islanders Be Better Off if They Kept Trotz?

Mike Fink | April 9, 2025

The New York Islanders’ best seasons recently were with Barry Trotz behind the bench. They were a non-factor for decades before they became a competitive team in one season. Trotz…

Categories New York Islanders

How Hershey’s Todd Nelson Became One of the Top Coaches in the AHL

Mike Fink | April 8, 2025

The Hershey Bears are the gold standard in the American Hockey League. They’ve won the Calder Cup 13 times, are reigning back-to-back champions, and are set up to win the…

Categories AHL, Hershey Bears, Washington Capitals

Predicting How Ovechkin Will Break Gretzky’s Record vs. the Islanders

Mike Fink | April 5, 2025

It’s a matter of when, not if, Alexander Ovechkin will set the record as the all-time leading goal scorer. There was genuine surprise that it didn’t happen on Friday (April…

Categories New York Islanders, Washington Capitals

What Makes the Lehigh Valley Phantoms a Playoff Caliber Team

Mike Fink | April 5, 2025

One of the biggest mysteries in the American Hockey League (AHL), or at least in the Atlantic Division, is the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. They are closing in on a playoff…

Categories AHL, Lehigh Valley Phantoms, Philadelphia Flyers

Devils’ Defense Will Get Them Into the Playoffs, But They’ll Need Offense to Make a Deep Run

Mike Fink | April 4, 2025

The New Jersey Devils haven’t been the same team since Jack Hughes and Dougie Hamilton suffered season-ending injuries. They certainly haven’t been the same team offensively, averaging only 2.73 goals…

Categories New Jersey Devils

Islanders’ Losing Streak Shows Lamoriello-Roy Disconnect

Mike Fink | April 3, 2025

Anthony Duclair had another uneventful game on April 1, skating for only 12:15 ice time while generating two shots on goal and not much else. Patrick Roy didn’t mince words…

Categories New York Islanders

Islanders Are Closer To Top Draft Pick Than a Playoff Spot

Mike Fink | April 1, 2025

The New York Islanders have nine games left in the 2024-25 season. They remain on the outside of the playoff picture, but despite their struggles, they still have a chance…

Categories New York Islanders

Bridgeport Islanders’ 12-Step Program to Fix the Team

Mike Fink | April 1, 2025

The Bridgeport Islanders are counting down the games until this season is over. It’s a bad one, historically bad. As of March 31st they are 15-43-4-3 and have the worst…

Categories AHL, Bridgeport Islanders

Devils Are the Capitals & Hurricanes’ Toughest 1st-Round Opponent

Mike Fink | March 28, 2025

There is a theory about the illusion of choice. It’s where, despite all the decisions and free will in life, the result in the end is the same regardless. Hockey…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, Washington Capitals

Hendrix Lapierre Is Capitals Forward Prospect to Watch

Mike Fink | March 27, 2025

The Washington Capitals have the best record in the Eastern Conference and have a lot working in their favor. In case their great season wasn’t enough, their American Hockey League…

Categories AHL, Hershey Bears, Washington Capitals
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