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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.

2020-21 NHL Season Will Require More Depth Than Usual

Mike Fink | January 21, 2021

The NHL, more than any other league, requires successful teams to have depth on their rosters. The best skater or goaltender can be a non-factor if there isn’t a strong…

Categories Commentary

Islanders Loss Can’t Be Pinned on Sorokin Entirely

Mike Fink | January 17, 2021

On Saturday, Jan. 16, Ilya Sorokin made his debut for the New York Islanders, and it was one to forget. He allowed five goals on 32 shots and had 20…

Categories Islanders Goaltending, NHL Goaltending

Islanders Have 3 Elements to Focus on With Rangers Series

Mike Fink | January 14, 2021

The New York Islanders start the season with two games against the New York Rangers. The Rangers may have struggled last season but look ready to make major strides and…

Categories New York Islanders, Previews and Predictions

6 NHL Prop Bets to Consider for the 2020-21 NHL Season

Mike Fink | January 10, 2021

The NHL season is around the corner and many hockey fans are more than excited for the season to start. With the start of the season comes prop bets and…

Categories Previews and Predictions

Islanders’ Tough East Division Opponents All Have Weaknesses

Mike Fink | January 7, 2021

The New York Islanders are going to be playing in the East Division this season, which is shaping up to be arguably the toughest in the NHL. The competition is…

Categories New York Islanders, Previews and Predictions

2020-21 NHL Season Will Bring One-and-Only Stanley Cup Matchups

Mike Fink | January 1, 2021

With the pandemic altering all aspects of life, the 2020-21 NHL season has had to adapt as well. Part of the adjustment includes a division realignment, which has placed all…

Categories Commentary, Previews and Predictions

3 Islanders Trade Targets in 2020-21

Mike Fink | November 25, 2020

The New York Islanders can be good, if not Stanley Cup contenders, this upcoming season. The Metropolitan Division is going to be better, but after playing in the Eastern Conference…

Categories New York Islanders

Islanders 2020-21 Season: How Do They Stack Up in the Metro Division?

Mike Fink | November 18, 2020

The NHL offseason has progressed through the draft and free agency, and, with all the action that took place, the New York Islanders appeared to remain neutral. The Islanders did…

Categories New York Islanders, Previews and Predictions

How Alternate Sites Can Lead to NHL Popularity Growth

Mike Fink | October 30, 2020

From 1933 to 1994, the Green Bay Packers played at least one of their annual home games in Milwaukee. For years the move brought football to the most populous city…

Categories Commentary

3 Expendable Islanders Who Could End Up in Kraken Colors

Mike Fink | October 28, 2020

At the end of the 2020-21 season, we will welcome a new team to the NHL in the Seattle Kraken. With the new franchise comes the 2021 Expansion Draft, which…

Categories New York Islanders, Seattle Kraken

Islanders’ Sebastian Aho Will Need to Step Up Next Season

Mike Fink | October 23, 2020

Sebastian Aho is a budding star who scored 38 goals last season, ranked 6th in the NHL. In his four-year NHL career, the 25-year-old Finn has established himself as one…

Categories New York Islanders

Islanders Will Ultimately Benefit From Trading Toews

Mike Fink | October 20, 2020

The New York Islanders had an impressive Stanley Cup Playoffs run, putting them in an interesting situation for free agency. They reached the Eastern Conference Final but were clearly inferior…

Categories Islanders Transactions
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