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Mike Fink

Mike Fink joined The Hockey Writers in November 2020 and covers the New York Islanders. In addition to covering the Islanders, Fink writes about the NHL at large and contributes as a weekly guest to The Hockey Writers Podcast. Follow Mike on Twitter @Finks_thoughts for more Islanders and general hockey insights.

Islanders Unlikely to Trade for J.T. Miller After Rough Free Agency

Mike Fink | July 16, 2022

The New York Islanders entered the offseason with a promising start. The NHL Entry Draft was highlighted by the acquisition of defenseman Alexander Romanov but also by selecting multiple defensemen…

Islanders Miss Out On Gaudreau – What Comes Next?

Mike Fink | July 14, 2022

The New York Islanders were among the few teams that looked poised to sign Johnny Gaudreau on Wednesday. Landing the top player in free agency would have not only turned…

Islanders Can Pursue Kane But Must Be Patient with the Blackhawks

Mike Fink | July 13, 2022

The New York Islanders are in the middle of a busy offseason. After making an aggressive move to acquire defenseman Alexander Romanov from the Montreal Canadiens, general manager (GM) Lou…

Islanders: 5 Free Agent Forwards to Target

Mike Fink | July 12, 2022

The New York Islanders’ offseason has already been a busy one, to say the least. General manager (GM) Lou Lamoriello fired head coach Barry Trotz and replaced him with assistant…

Islanders Draft Grades: Romanov Trade Highlights Haul For Lamoriello

Mike Fink | July 9, 2022

The 2022 NHL Entry Draft has come to a close and a handful of teams are excited and optimistic about the talented players they selected. The New York Islanders, in…

Islanders Trade For Alexander Romanov Fixes Defensive Issues

Mike Fink | July 8, 2022

The New York Islanders possessed the 13th overall pick in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. Instead of selecting a prospect, the rumors of trading the pick ultimately came true as…

Islanders Have Some Good Options at 13th and 65th Overall

Mike Fink | July 7, 2022

The New York Islanders enter the NHL Entry Draft with a handful of options as part of a consequential offseason. With the 13th overall pick, general manager (GM) Lou Lamoriello…

5 Things to Watch for With the Islanders 2022 Draft

Mike Fink | July 6, 2022

The NHL Entry Draft is this week starting, with the first round on Thursday in Montreal. The New York Islanders have the 13th overall pick and enter the draft with…

5 Ways to Improve NHL Division Alignment

Mike Fink | July 4, 2022

On Thursday, shockwaves went through the collegiate sports world as both USC and UCLA were accepted into the Big Ten Conference in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). The move…

Islanders Have 5 Potential Options for Moving Beauvillier Pre-Draft

Mike Fink | July 4, 2022

The New York Islanders are looking to make a big move in the offseason, whether it’s a trade or signing one of the top free agents. With the draft taking…

Islanders 12-Step Plan For Perfect Offseason

Mike Fink | July 1, 2022

The New York Islanders are in the middle of a crucial offseason where general manager (GM) Lou Lamoriello is betting on himself to turn the team around. After firing head…

Islanders’ Scoring Needs Can Be Solved Internally Instead of by Pastrnak

Mike Fink | June 29, 2022

The New York Islanders are entering a pivotal offseason when general manager (GM) Lou Lamoriello will look to make a splash. After the team missed the playoffs, the top priorities…

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