Mike Fink
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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: Flying Ducks, Adams Race - Hockey HotStove
This week was all about the Anaheim Ducks. It’s crazy considering they’ve spent the past five or even 10 seasons as a rebuilding and borderline forgettable
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Lots to dive into in this week’s 5 observations
- The Ducks!!
- The Jack Adams Race
- Central Division cellar teams
- Marlies & AHL notes
- Rangers offense & quick hits
Lots to dive into in this week’s 5 observations
- The Ducks!!
- The Jack Adams Race
- Central Division cellar teams
- Marlies & AHL notes
- Rangers offense & quick hits
Probably not although it’s a wild card in Snowden’s pocket. If they need offense late in a game, it wouldn’t surprise me if they played together.
They also are good defensively so wouldn’t surprise me if they were a top pair
They also are good defensively so wouldn’t surprise me if they were a top pair
That’s a good point. Would you expect them to be used together? I guess Andrae might be a good enough 2-way dman to make that work but I always assumed they would be used on different pairs.
November 10, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Probably not although it’s a wild card in Snowden’s pocket. If they need offense late in a game, it wouldn’t surprise me if they played together.
They also are good defensively so wouldn’t surprise me if they were a top pair
They also are good defensively so wouldn’t surprise me if they were a top pair
Worth adding that since he plays on the opposite side of Andrea so if the Flyers send him down, the Phantoms can play them on the same pair as a one-two punch
Seems like the new coach has the Phantoms skating well! Another strong move by Danny to have an immediate Andrae replacement ready to go in Lehigh Valley. Future is bright!
November 10, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Worth adding that since he plays on the opposite side of Andrea so if the Flyers send him down, the Phantoms can play them on the same pair as a one-two punch
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Lots to dive into in this week’s 5 observations
- The Ducks!!
- The Jack Adams Race
- Central Division cellar teams
- Marlies & AHL notes
- Rangers offense & quick hits
Lots to dive into in this week’s 5 observations
- The Ducks!!
- The Jack Adams Race
- Central Division cellar teams
- Marlies & AHL notes
- Rangers offense & quick hits
5 Observations: Flying Ducks, Adams Race - Hockey HotStove
This week was all about the Anaheim Ducks. It’s crazy considering they’ve spent the past five or even 10 seasons as a rebuilding and borderline forgettable
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November 10, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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Lots to dive into in this week’s 5 observations
- The Ducks!!
- The Jack Adams Race
- Central Division cellar teams
- Marlies & AHL notes
- Rangers offense & quick hits
Lots to dive into in this week’s 5 observations
- The Ducks!!
- The Jack Adams Race
- Central Division cellar teams
- Marlies & AHL notes
- Rangers offense & quick hits
After much speculation and demand from the fans, the #Rangers are calling up top forward prospect Gabe Perreault.
He’s been the best offensive player in Hartford and the Rangers need offense
He’s been the best offensive player in Hartford and the Rangers need offense
November 9, 2025 at 10:15 PM
After much speculation and demand from the fans, the #Rangers are calling up top forward prospect Gabe Perreault.
He’s been the best offensive player in Hartford and the Rangers need offense
He’s been the best offensive player in Hartford and the Rangers need offense
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Joseph Woll had a rough start in the net for the Marlies in his return to the ice. Toronto fans shouldn’t blame him for it
Joseph Woll had a rough start in the net for the Marlies in his return to the ice. Toronto fans shouldn’t blame him for it
Fink: Don’t Blame Joseph Woll For Rough AHL Start - Hockey HotStove
All eyes were on Joseph Woll on Saturday night, at least in the American Hockey League (AHL). The Toronto Maple Leafs sent their backup to the Marlies,
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November 9, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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Joseph Woll had a rough start in the net for the Marlies in his return to the ice. Toronto fans shouldn’t blame him for it
Joseph Woll had a rough start in the net for the Marlies in his return to the ice. Toronto fans shouldn’t blame him for it
That's all folks!!
3-2 Lehigh Valley
Shots are 36-24 Lehigh Valley
Phantoms are 8-3-1 and have four wins in a row. As the kids say, they are a wagon
3-2 Lehigh Valley
Shots are 36-24 Lehigh Valley
Phantoms are 8-3-1 and have four wins in a row. As the kids say, they are a wagon
November 9, 2025 at 2:38 AM
That's all folks!!
3-2 Lehigh Valley
Shots are 36-24 Lehigh Valley
Phantoms are 8-3-1 and have four wins in a row. As the kids say, they are a wagon
3-2 Lehigh Valley
Shots are 36-24 Lehigh Valley
Phantoms are 8-3-1 and have four wins in a row. As the kids say, they are a wagon
Toronto net is empty now
November 9, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Toronto net is empty now
A big PK by Lehigh Valley. With a 3-2 lead with only 3:29 left in the third, you wonder when Toronto will pull Woll for the extra skater
November 9, 2025 at 2:29 AM
A big PK by Lehigh Valley. With a 3-2 lead with only 3:29 left in the third, you wonder when Toronto will pull Woll for the extra skater
The goal is the fourth of the season for Groulx. Assisted by Alex Nylander (5th) & Vinny Lettieri (4th)
November 9, 2025 at 2:28 AM
The goal is the fourth of the season for Groulx. Assisted by Alex Nylander (5th) & Vinny Lettieri (4th)
And seconds later, Toronto heads to the power with Lane Pederson to the box. With 6:11 left in the third, they can tie up the game
November 9, 2025 at 2:27 AM
And seconds later, Toronto heads to the power with Lane Pederson to the box. With 6:11 left in the third, they can tie up the game
And that's what happens. A good bounce allows Benoit-Olivier Groulx to find a wide-open look and an easy goal
3-2 Lehigh Valley
3-2 Lehigh Valley
November 9, 2025 at 2:26 AM
And that's what happens. A good bounce allows Benoit-Olivier Groulx to find a wide-open look and an easy goal
3-2 Lehigh Valley
3-2 Lehigh Valley
Toronto is starting to get some pressure but still no goal to show for it. Have to imagine they'll break through soon considering the pressure they are getting
November 9, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Toronto is starting to get some pressure but still no goal to show for it. Have to imagine they'll break through soon considering the pressure they are getting
To good looks from Toronto but Aleksei Kolosov stops them both. He's up to 20 saves on the night fyi
November 9, 2025 at 2:18 AM
To good looks from Toronto but Aleksei Kolosov stops them both. He's up to 20 saves on the night fyi
Another strong PK from Toronto. So, there's something they can hang their hat on
November 9, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Another strong PK from Toronto. So, there's something they can hang their hat on
With 18:12 left in the third, Lehigh Valley is back to the power play. It's B-O Groulx to the box
November 9, 2025 at 2:06 AM
With 18:12 left in the third, Lehigh Valley is back to the power play. It's B-O Groulx to the box
We are back for the third period. It's 3-1 Lehigh Valley and considering Toronto came back from a 3-0 deficit earlier in the week, this game is far from over
November 9, 2025 at 2:02 AM
We are back for the third period. It's 3-1 Lehigh Valley and considering Toronto came back from a 3-0 deficit earlier in the week, this game is far from over
That's a wrap on the second period:
3-1 Lehigh Valley
Shots are 26-18 Toronto
The puck movement from Lehigh Valley allows them to dominate play in the second
3-1 Lehigh Valley
Shots are 26-18 Toronto
The puck movement from Lehigh Valley allows them to dominate play in the second
November 9, 2025 at 1:45 AM
That's a wrap on the second period:
3-1 Lehigh Valley
Shots are 26-18 Toronto
The puck movement from Lehigh Valley allows them to dominate play in the second
3-1 Lehigh Valley
Shots are 26-18 Toronto
The puck movement from Lehigh Valley allows them to dominate play in the second
With 37 seconds left in the second, Lehigh Valley is back on the power play. It's Easton Cowan to the box
November 9, 2025 at 1:44 AM
With 37 seconds left in the second, Lehigh Valley is back on the power play. It's Easton Cowan to the box
Many #Leafs fans will look at this start by Joseph Woll and say he's not ready for the NHL. He has allowed 3 goals so far. To be fair, the Lehigh Valley offense is tough to stop and has 24 shots through 37 minutes of action
November 9, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Many #Leafs fans will look at this start by Joseph Woll and say he's not ready for the NHL. He has allowed 3 goals so far. To be fair, the Lehigh Valley offense is tough to stop and has 24 shots through 37 minutes of action
The goal is the second of the season for Alexis Gendron. Assisted by Lane Pederson (2nd) & Christian Kyrou (6th)
November 9, 2025 at 1:37 AM
The goal is the second of the season for Alexis Gendron. Assisted by Lane Pederson (2nd) & Christian Kyrou (6th)
Lehigh Valley gets a 2 on 1 rush and Alexis Gendron gets it past Joseph Woll
3-1 Lehigh Valley
3-1 Lehigh Valley
November 9, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Lehigh Valley gets a 2 on 1 rush and Alexis Gendron gets it past Joseph Woll
3-1 Lehigh Valley
3-1 Lehigh Valley
A big four-minute PK by Toronto to keep this game 2-1.
November 9, 2025 at 1:32 AM
A big four-minute PK by Toronto to keep this game 2-1.
It's a four-minute power play btw. So, a big chance for Lehigh Valley to get another (although that's obvious)
November 9, 2025 at 1:28 AM
It's a four-minute power play btw. So, a big chance for Lehigh Valley to get another (although that's obvious)
With 10:32 left in the second, Lehigh Valley heads to the power play. It's B-O Groulx to the box
November 9, 2025 at 1:27 AM
With 10:32 left in the second, Lehigh Valley heads to the power play. It's B-O Groulx to the box
The goal is the fifth of the season from Lane Pederson. Assisted by Ty Murchison (2nd) & Alex Bump (5th)
November 9, 2025 at 1:21 AM
The goal is the fifth of the season from Lane Pederson. Assisted by Ty Murchison (2nd) & Alex Bump (5th)