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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.

3 Matchups That Will Decide the Stanley Cup Final

Mike Fink | June 2, 2025

The Stanley Cup Final is only a few days away, and the expectation is for a series to remember. Last year’s matchup went the distance and could have gone either…

Categories Editor's Choice, Edmonton Oilers, Florida Panthers

Islanders Re-Signing Palmieri & Boqvist Shows Darche Wants to Retool on the Fly

Mike Fink | June 1, 2025

Mathieu Darche was named the general manager (GM) of the New York Islanders last week, then had his introductory press conference on Thursday, May 29, and immediately got to work.…

Categories New York Islanders

Oilers vs Panthers is a Rematch Sure to Deliver

Mike Fink | May 30, 2025

If the conference final matchups were anticlimactic, at least they set us up for an exciting Stanley Cup Final. The Florida Panthers took care of the Carolina Hurricanes in five…

Categories Column, Edmonton Oilers, Florida Panthers

Darche Will Build Islanders Through Strong Pipeline, What Does it Mean for Current Core?

Mike Fink | May 29, 2025

The New York Islanders introduced Mathieu Darche as the general manager (GM) on Thursday, May 29, and the 48-year-old executive gave his first press conference to the fans and media.…

Categories Column, New York Islanders

Islanders’ Darche Can Draft the Next Kucherov, Stamkos, or Hedman: Which One Should He Take?

Mike Fink | May 29, 2025

The New York Islanders and their newly hired general manager (GM) Mathieu Darche will look to build the team with the same model that the Tampa Bay Lightning were constructed.…

Categories New York Islanders, Tampa Bay Lightning

Oilers Shattering Misperceptions in Dominant Western Conference Final

Mike Fink | May 28, 2025

When the Edmonton Oilers were set to face the Dallas Stars in a rematch of last season’s Western Conference Final, the expectation was a great back-and-forth series. The Oilers have…

Categories Column, Dallas Stars, Edmonton Oilers

1 Swing Every Conference Finalist Took That Paid Off

Mike Fink | May 27, 2025

Most teams build through the draft. There’s this idea in the NHL that it’s the best and only way to add talent and become a Stanley Cup contender. While the…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes, Column, Dallas Stars, Edmonton Oilers, Florida Panthers

Islanders Should Add Former Maple Leaf President Shanahan to Their Front Office

Mike Fink | May 26, 2025

The New York Islanders hired their general manager (GM) of the future in Mathieu Darche. All the signs point to him being the only hire for the front office, and…

Categories New York Islanders, Toronto Maple Leafs

Islanders Naming Mathieu Darche GM Is a Calculated Risk

Mike Fink | May 24, 2025

The New York Islanders took their time with the search for a new general manager (GM) and cast a wide net. They interviewed Marc Bergevin, Jarmo Kekalainen, and looked at…

Categories Islanders Management, New York Islanders, Tampa Bay Lightning

Capitals Prospect Trineyev Is Developing Into Ideal Power Forward

Mike Fink | May 23, 2025

In Hershey, Pennsylvania, the expectation is to win the Calder Cup every year. It made the previous week a failure for the most decorated team in the American Hockey League…

Categories AHL, Capitals Prospects, Hershey Bears, Washington Capitals

Charlotte Checkers Took Care of the Minor Details to Defeat Hershey Bears

Mike Fink | May 22, 2025

The entire American Hockey League (AHL) tried to catch the Hershey Bears all season. This team won the Calder Cup in back-to-back seasons, and even in a 2024-25 season where…

Categories AHL, Charlotte Checkers, Hershey Bears

3 Islanders Who Can Be Expendable After the 2025 NHL Draft

Mike Fink | May 21, 2025

The New York Islanders are still in the middle of their search for a new general manager (GM), which holds up the draft process. The direction this team will take…

Categories New York Islanders
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