Mike Fink
@mike-fink.bsky.social
Senior hockey columnist at Hockey Hot Stove + podcast host of Ice Time. Providing betting content for WagerTalk as well. Chasin’ ideas, not views 😤
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5 Observations: Avalanche, Struggling Contenders & More - Hockey HotStove
The Eastern Conference is still all jumbled together. Only 11 points separate the best and the worst positioned teams in the standings to date.
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This week’s 5 observations:
- The Avalanche!
- Which struggling contenders have fixable issues?
- Wyatt Johnston!
- Hartford’s struggles & AHL notes
- Larry Brooks & quick hits
Check it all out!!
#NHL #AHL #Hockey
This week’s 5 observations:
- The Avalanche!
- Which struggling contenders have fixable issues?
- Wyatt Johnston!
- Hartford’s struggles & AHL notes
- Larry Brooks & quick hits
Check it all out!!
#NHL #AHL #Hockey
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In case you missed it Hockey Hot Stove is putting together a mailbag this week.
So, if you any questions, feel free to comment below!!
#NHL #Hockey
In case you missed it Hockey Hot Stove is putting together a mailbag this week.
So, if you any questions, feel free to comment below!!
#NHL #Hockey
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November 28, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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In case you missed it Hockey Hot Stove is putting together a mailbag this week.
So, if you any questions, feel free to comment below!!
#NHL #Hockey
In case you missed it Hockey Hot Stove is putting together a mailbag this week.
So, if you any questions, feel free to comment below!!
#NHL #Hockey
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Some early thanksgiving morning reading for everyone.
It’s been a while since I did an all-32 so here are the realistic best-case scenarios for all 32 NHL teams
Some early thanksgiving morning reading for everyone.
It’s been a while since I did an all-32 so here are the realistic best-case scenarios for all 32 NHL teams
A Realistic Best-Case Scenario For All 32 NHL Teams to Finish 2025-26 Season - Hockey HotStove
The 2025-26 NHL season is at the quarter mark, with the calendar hitting Thanksgiving and turning to December in a few days.
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November 27, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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Some early thanksgiving morning reading for everyone.
It’s been a while since I did an all-32 so here are the realistic best-case scenarios for all 32 NHL teams
Some early thanksgiving morning reading for everyone.
It’s been a while since I did an all-32 so here are the realistic best-case scenarios for all 32 NHL teams
A good thanksgiving eve reminder to submit your questions to the Hockey Hot Stove mailbag!!
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Hockey Hot Stove is hosting a mailbag for the first time this season!!
Have a question on the hockey season so far? Feel free to send it below!!!
Hockey Hot Stove is hosting a mailbag for the first time this season!!
Have a question on the hockey season so far? Feel free to send it below!!!
Hockey Hot Stove Mailbag!! Submit Your Questions Below!! - Hockey HotStove
The 2025-26 NHL season is past the quarter mark.. It's why Hockey Hot Stove is hosting its first reader Mailbag of the season
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November 27, 2025 at 1:38 AM
A good thanksgiving eve reminder to submit your questions to the Hockey Hot Stove mailbag!!
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Hockey Hot Stove is hosting a mailbag for the first time this season!!
Have a question on the hockey season so far? Feel free to send it below!!!
Hockey Hot Stove is hosting a mailbag for the first time this season!!
Have a question on the hockey season so far? Feel free to send it below!!!
Hockey Hot Stove Mailbag!! Submit Your Questions Below!! - Hockey HotStove
The 2025-26 NHL season is past the quarter mark.. It's why Hockey Hot Stove is hosting its first reader Mailbag of the season
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November 25, 2025 at 11:36 PM
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Hockey Hot Stove is hosting a mailbag for the first time this season!!
Have a question on the hockey season so far? Feel free to send it below!!!
Hockey Hot Stove is hosting a mailbag for the first time this season!!
Have a question on the hockey season so far? Feel free to send it below!!!
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A new episode of Ice Time is here!
Murray Pam joins to talk about the teams who are done at (American) Thanksgiving
#NHL #IceTime #Hockey #Thanksgiving
A new episode of Ice Time is here!
Murray Pam joins to talk about the teams who are done at (American) Thanksgiving
#NHL #IceTime #Hockey #Thanksgiving
Ice Time - Is the Season Over? Featuring Murray Pam
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November 25, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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A new episode of Ice Time is here!
Murray Pam joins to talk about the teams who are done at (American) Thanksgiving
#NHL #IceTime #Hockey #Thanksgiving
A new episode of Ice Time is here!
Murray Pam joins to talk about the teams who are done at (American) Thanksgiving
#NHL #IceTime #Hockey #Thanksgiving
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Big week of hockey so big edition of 5 observations:
- The young scoring chase!
- 40 (& 35) is the new 30
- Which teams are done
- AHL notes
- Quick hits
Big week of hockey so big edition of 5 observations:
- The young scoring chase!
- 40 (& 35) is the new 30
- Which teams are done
- AHL notes
- Quick hits
5 Observations: Past, Present & Future in the NHL - Hockey HotStove
This week, two big themes came to mind in the NHL. One is that the future is now. It’s something we’ve heard and witnessed all season...
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November 24, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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Big week of hockey so big edition of 5 observations:
- The young scoring chase!
- 40 (& 35) is the new 30
- Which teams are done
- AHL notes
- Quick hits
Big week of hockey so big edition of 5 observations:
- The young scoring chase!
- 40 (& 35) is the new 30
- Which teams are done
- AHL notes
- Quick hits
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What more does Alex Bump need to do to prove he belongs in the NHL?
I asked #Phantoms head coach John Snowden after the latest game where he once again stood out.
The #Flyers must take note of Bumps great play in the #AHL
What more does Alex Bump need to do to prove he belongs in the NHL?
I asked #Phantoms head coach John Snowden after the latest game where he once again stood out.
The #Flyers must take note of Bumps great play in the #AHL
Phantoms: When to “Bump up” Rookie to NHL - Hockey HotStove
Alex Bump is on a heater, something anyone who follows the Lehigh Valley Phantoms is well aware of. He has four goals and 11 assists to lead the team in points.
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November 23, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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What more does Alex Bump need to do to prove he belongs in the NHL?
I asked #Phantoms head coach John Snowden after the latest game where he once again stood out.
The #Flyers must take note of Bumps great play in the #AHL
What more does Alex Bump need to do to prove he belongs in the NHL?
I asked #Phantoms head coach John Snowden after the latest game where he once again stood out.
The #Flyers must take note of Bumps great play in the #AHL
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The Vezina race! The Rocket! There are some fun in-season chases happening this season. Here are a few
The Vezina race! The Rocket! There are some fun in-season chases happening this season. Here are a few
5 In-Season NHL Chases That Are Developing Into Exciting Ones - Hockey HotStove
The NHL season is starting to pick up as teams hit the quarter mark. It’s this time of the season when teams start to notice the contenders.
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November 23, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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The Vezina race! The Rocket! There are some fun in-season chases happening this season. Here are a few
The Vezina race! The Rocket! There are some fun in-season chases happening this season. Here are a few
That's all folks!
3-2 Lehigh Valley
Shots are 27-19 Lehigh Valley
Another blown lead by Hartford and another big win for Lehigh Valley. The story of the season for both teams
#AHL
3-2 Lehigh Valley
Shots are 27-19 Lehigh Valley
Another blown lead by Hartford and another big win for Lehigh Valley. The story of the season for both teams
#AHL
November 23, 2025 at 1:22 AM
That's all folks!
3-2 Lehigh Valley
Shots are 27-19 Lehigh Valley
Another blown lead by Hartford and another big win for Lehigh Valley. The story of the season for both teams
#AHL
3-2 Lehigh Valley
Shots are 27-19 Lehigh Valley
Another blown lead by Hartford and another big win for Lehigh Valley. The story of the season for both teams
#AHL
Hartford net is empty
November 23, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Hartford net is empty
Just under 4 minutes to go and Lehigh Valley is slowing the game down. You wonder when Hartford pulls Garand to add to that sense of urgency
November 23, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Just under 4 minutes to go and Lehigh Valley is slowing the game down. You wonder when Hartford pulls Garand to add to that sense of urgency
And a strong PK from Lehigh Valley. They've looked like a team with extra coffee in this period (or just more energy, take your pick)
November 23, 2025 at 1:08 AM
And a strong PK from Lehigh Valley. They've looked like a team with extra coffee in this period (or just more energy, take your pick)
With 12:33 left in the third, Hartford heads to the power play with Helge Grans to the box. Donw 3-2 it seems like a pivotal one to restore momentum
November 23, 2025 at 1:05 AM
With 12:33 left in the third, Hartford heads to the power play with Helge Grans to the box. Donw 3-2 it seems like a pivotal one to restore momentum
The goal is Barkey's 7th of the season. Assisted by Alex Bump (11th)
November 23, 2025 at 1:04 AM
The goal is Barkey's 7th of the season. Assisted by Alex Bump (11th)
And #Flyers prospects connect again to give Lehigh Valley the lead. It's Alex Bump on the rush who finds Denver Barkey with a centering pass
3-2 Lehigh Valley
3-2 Lehigh Valley
November 23, 2025 at 1:02 AM
And #Flyers prospects connect again to give Lehigh Valley the lead. It's Alex Bump on the rush who finds Denver Barkey with a centering pass
3-2 Lehigh Valley
3-2 Lehigh Valley
The goal is Grundestrom's 5th of the season. Assisted by Devin Kaplan (4th) & Karsen Dorwart (4th)
November 23, 2025 at 12:58 AM
The goal is Grundestrom's 5th of the season. Assisted by Devin Kaplan (4th) & Karsen Dorwart (4th)
Carl Grundestrom is near the net and collects the rebound to net it home and tie the game
2-2
It's like a rerun of a few weeks back but without the 3-1 leads
2-2
It's like a rerun of a few weeks back but without the 3-1 leads
November 23, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Carl Grundestrom is near the net and collects the rebound to net it home and tie the game
2-2
It's like a rerun of a few weeks back but without the 3-1 leads
2-2
It's like a rerun of a few weeks back but without the 3-1 leads
The goal is Kyrou's 3rd of the season. Assisted by Denver Barkey (6th) & Carl Grundestrom (9th)
November 23, 2025 at 12:53 AM
The goal is Kyrou's 3rd of the season. Assisted by Denver Barkey (6th) & Carl Grundestrom (9th)
And a Christian Kyrou shot rings iron and goes in.
2-1 Hartford
2-1 Hartford
November 23, 2025 at 12:51 AM
And a Christian Kyrou shot rings iron and goes in.
2-1 Hartford
2-1 Hartford
With 18:25 left in the third, Lehigh Valley heads to the power play. It's Justin Dowling to the box.
November 23, 2025 at 12:50 AM
With 18:25 left in the third, Lehigh Valley heads to the power play. It's Justin Dowling to the box.
We are back for the third period. It's 2-0 Hartford and based on how they closed out WBS last night, I would expect a track meet in the final 20
November 23, 2025 at 12:47 AM
We are back for the third period. It's 2-0 Hartford and based on how they closed out WBS last night, I would expect a track meet in the final 20
That's a wrap on the second period:
2-0 Hartford
Shots are 15-14 Lehigh Valley
About as good a frame as Hartford could ask for. Now, they enter the third period with a lead (sound familiar)
2-0 Hartford
Shots are 15-14 Lehigh Valley
About as good a frame as Hartford could ask for. Now, they enter the third period with a lead (sound familiar)
November 23, 2025 at 12:29 AM
That's a wrap on the second period:
2-0 Hartford
Shots are 15-14 Lehigh Valley
About as good a frame as Hartford could ask for. Now, they enter the third period with a lead (sound familiar)
2-0 Hartford
Shots are 15-14 Lehigh Valley
About as good a frame as Hartford could ask for. Now, they enter the third period with a lead (sound familiar)
Another impressive PK from Hartford which is 2 for 2 on the night in that regard
November 23, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Another impressive PK from Hartford which is 2 for 2 on the night in that regard
With 3:08 left in the second, Lehigh Valley heads to the power play. It's Derrick Pouliot to the box
November 23, 2025 at 12:23 AM
With 3:08 left in the second, Lehigh Valley heads to the power play. It's Derrick Pouliot to the box
The goal was Perreault's 6th of the season. It's tied with Trey Fix-Wolansky for the most on Hartford
November 23, 2025 at 12:19 AM
The goal was Perreault's 6th of the season. It's tied with Trey Fix-Wolansky for the most on Hartford