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 😤
& it wouldn’t be a @HockeyHStove piece without a #Flyers or #Phantoms update.
The Phantoms have won 4 games & are averaging 4.25 goals per game in that stretch.
Kyrou is the cherry on top (or salt on the hot pretzel 🥨) for the offense
#LetsGoFlyers #AHL
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The Phantoms have won 4 games & are averaging 4.25 goals per game in that stretch.
Kyrou is the cherry on top (or salt on the hot pretzel 🥨) for the offense
#LetsGoFlyers #AHL
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November 10, 2025 at 4:46 PM
& it wouldn’t be a @HockeyHStove piece without a #Flyers or #Phantoms update.
The Phantoms have won 4 games & are averaging 4.25 goals per game in that stretch.
Kyrou is the cherry on top (or salt on the hot pretzel 🥨) for the offense
#LetsGoFlyers #AHL
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The Phantoms have won 4 games & are averaging 4.25 goals per game in that stretch.
Kyrou is the cherry on top (or salt on the hot pretzel 🥨) for the offense
#LetsGoFlyers #AHL
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After watching three Toronto Marlies games this week, I have some thoughts on them & other AHL teams. Check them out ⬇️
#Marlies #LeafsForever
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#Marlies #LeafsForever
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November 10, 2025 at 2:40 PM
After watching three Toronto Marlies games this week, I have some thoughts on them & other AHL teams. Check them out ⬇️
#Marlies #LeafsForever
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#Marlies #LeafsForever
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Between the Blues, Predators & Wild, the Wild have the best path out of the bottom of the Central Division. Below is one reason why. For more ⬇️ ⬇️
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November 10, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Between the Blues, Predators & Wild, the Wild have the best path out of the bottom of the Central Division. Below is one reason why. For more ⬇️ ⬇️
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Some notes on GM Pat Verbeek who went on a heater with his veteran adds. In the past, these moves set the Ducks back (take the Killorn & Vatrano for example)
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November 10, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Some notes on GM Pat Verbeek who went on a heater with his veteran adds. In the past, these moves set the Ducks back (take the Killorn & Vatrano for example)
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Anthony Richard takes warmups. With three goals and five assists, he leads the Phantoms with points
November 8, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Anthony Richard takes warmups. With three goals and five assists, he leads the Phantoms with points
#Leafs prospect Borya Valis isn’t known for his skating but he takes warmups here. He has a team-leading five goals as a rookie nonetheless
November 7, 2025 at 11:36 PM
#Leafs prospect Borya Valis isn’t known for his skating but he takes warmups here. He has a team-leading five goals as a rookie nonetheless
Running a bit behind schedule but made it back to Hershey
TOOT/HERE at 7pm on @FloHockey
Enjoy!!
TOOT/HERE at 7pm on @FloHockey
Enjoy!!
November 7, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Running a bit behind schedule but made it back to Hershey
TOOT/HERE at 7pm on @FloHockey
Enjoy!!
TOOT/HERE at 7pm on @FloHockey
Enjoy!!
November 5, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Many are anticipating a drop off from the #Penguins & it might eventually happen.
However, the hot start was fueled by multiple factors.
Goaltending is one but NHLers in their prime is another for more ⬇️ ⬇️
#NHL #LetsGoPens
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However, the hot start was fueled by multiple factors.
Goaltending is one but NHLers in their prime is another for more ⬇️ ⬇️
#NHL #LetsGoPens
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November 3, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Many are anticipating a drop off from the #Penguins & it might eventually happen.
However, the hot start was fueled by multiple factors.
Goaltending is one but NHLers in their prime is another for more ⬇️ ⬇️
#NHL #LetsGoPens
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However, the hot start was fueled by multiple factors.
Goaltending is one but NHLers in their prime is another for more ⬇️ ⬇️
#NHL #LetsGoPens
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I went down a bit of a rabbit hole with Cole Caufield who can win the Rocket Richard if he keeps things up.
Read more about his start & case for the USA 🇺🇸 Olympic team ⬇️
#GoHabsGo #NHL #Hockey #Canadiens
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Read more about his start & case for the USA 🇺🇸 Olympic team ⬇️
#GoHabsGo #NHL #Hockey #Canadiens
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November 3, 2025 at 2:36 PM
I went down a bit of a rabbit hole with Cole Caufield who can win the Rocket Richard if he keeps things up.
Read more about his start & case for the USA 🇺🇸 Olympic team ⬇️
#GoHabsGo #NHL #Hockey #Canadiens
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Read more about his start & case for the USA 🇺🇸 Olympic team ⬇️
#GoHabsGo #NHL #Hockey #Canadiens
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Back in Hartford for the second of a back-to-back (rematch of last night’s game)
LIVE/HART on @FloHockey at 7pm
Enjoy!!
LIVE/HART on @FloHockey at 7pm
Enjoy!!
November 1, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Back in Hartford for the second of a back-to-back (rematch of last night’s game)
LIVE/HART on @FloHockey at 7pm
Enjoy!!
LIVE/HART on @FloHockey at 7pm
Enjoy!!
Back at the Hartford Civic Center for a fun back to back.
It’s Lehigh Valley vs Hartford
It’s Lehigh Valley vs Hartford
October 31, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Back at the Hartford Civic Center for a fun back to back.
It’s Lehigh Valley vs Hartford
It’s Lehigh Valley vs Hartford
Danton Heinen takes warmups. With 4 goals & 8 assists, he leads WBS in points
October 29, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Danton Heinen takes warmups. With 4 goals & 8 assists, he leads WBS in points
The AHL game of the month!!
Providence vs WBS Pens
6-0 vs 7-0
PRO/WIT on @FloHockey at 7pm
Enjoy!!
Providence vs WBS Pens
6-0 vs 7-0
PRO/WIT on @FloHockey at 7pm
Enjoy!!
October 29, 2025 at 9:43 PM
The AHL game of the month!!
Providence vs WBS Pens
6-0 vs 7-0
PRO/WIT on @FloHockey at 7pm
Enjoy!!
Providence vs WBS Pens
6-0 vs 7-0
PRO/WIT on @FloHockey at 7pm
Enjoy!!
It’s good to be back!!
The first trip to Hershey this season!
LIL/HEHE ON @FloHockey at 7pm
Hershey is 1-3-1 & 1-2-1 at home
Lehigh Valley is 4-2 (0-2 vs WBS but 4-0 vs everyone else)
Enjoy!!
#AHL #Hershey #LehighValley
The first trip to Hershey this season!
LIL/HEHE ON @FloHockey at 7pm
Hershey is 1-3-1 & 1-2-1 at home
Lehigh Valley is 4-2 (0-2 vs WBS but 4-0 vs everyone else)
Enjoy!!
#AHL #Hershey #LehighValley
October 25, 2025 at 8:46 PM
It’s good to be back!!
The first trip to Hershey this season!
LIL/HEHE ON @FloHockey at 7pm
Hershey is 1-3-1 & 1-2-1 at home
Lehigh Valley is 4-2 (0-2 vs WBS but 4-0 vs everyone else)
Enjoy!!
#AHL #Hershey #LehighValley
The first trip to Hershey this season!
LIL/HEHE ON @FloHockey at 7pm
Hershey is 1-3-1 & 1-2-1 at home
Lehigh Valley is 4-2 (0-2 vs WBS but 4-0 vs everyone else)
Enjoy!!
#AHL #Hershey #LehighValley
Back in Allentown for spooky night (although if you really want to scare the fans, tell them the goaltending is being replaced with last year’s group 👀)
Anyhow, HERE/LIVE on @FloHockey at 7pm*
Enjoy!!
*7pm start time is optional in Allentown
Anyhow, HERE/LIVE on @FloHockey at 7pm*
Enjoy!!
*7pm start time is optional in Allentown
October 24, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Back in Allentown for spooky night (although if you really want to scare the fans, tell them the goaltending is being replaced with last year’s group 👀)
Anyhow, HERE/LIVE on @FloHockey at 7pm*
Enjoy!!
*7pm start time is optional in Allentown
Anyhow, HERE/LIVE on @FloHockey at 7pm*
Enjoy!!
*7pm start time is optional in Allentown
Back at the Hartford Civic Center for some Wednesday night hockey.
SING/HARD on @FloHockey at 7pm
Enjoy!!
(It’s a must-win for both teams even though it’s early in the season so should be a fun one)
SING/HARD on @FloHockey at 7pm
Enjoy!!
(It’s a must-win for both teams even though it’s early in the season so should be a fun one)
October 22, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Back at the Hartford Civic Center for some Wednesday night hockey.
SING/HARD on @FloHockey at 7pm
Enjoy!!
(It’s a must-win for both teams even though it’s early in the season so should be a fun one)
SING/HARD on @FloHockey at 7pm
Enjoy!!
(It’s a must-win for both teams even though it’s early in the season so should be a fun one)
Back in Connecticut’s trash can 🗑️ for arena 4 in seven days.
WEAK/BRO at 7pm
Penguins look to start the season 4-0 👀
Enjoy!!
#AHL #Penguins #Islanders
WEAK/BRO at 7pm
Penguins look to start the season 4-0 👀
Enjoy!!
#AHL #Penguins #Islanders
October 18, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Back in Connecticut’s trash can 🗑️ for arena 4 in seven days.
WEAK/BRO at 7pm
Penguins look to start the season 4-0 👀
Enjoy!!
#AHL #Penguins #Islanders
WEAK/BRO at 7pm
Penguins look to start the season 4-0 👀
Enjoy!!
#AHL #Penguins #Islanders
October 11, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Back for day 2. It’s obligatory in Allentown to get a pic of the Peeps Zamboni
September 13, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Back for day 2. It’s obligatory in Allentown to get a pic of the Peeps Zamboni
Made it to Allentown for the Rookie Series. For the next two days, the Flyers & Rangers young ones will go at it so a much-anticipated weekend
(I made it before most Philly media although you gotta give them some slack as they are stuck in traffic)
(I made it before most Philly media although you gotta give them some slack as they are stuck in traffic)
September 12, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Made it to Allentown for the Rookie Series. For the next two days, the Flyers & Rangers young ones will go at it so a much-anticipated weekend
(I made it before most Philly media although you gotta give them some slack as they are stuck in traffic)
(I made it before most Philly media although you gotta give them some slack as they are stuck in traffic)
Couldn’t make it to morning skate although this is a close second. On the way to Allentown (and yes Billy Joel’s song will be played soon)
September 12, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Couldn’t make it to morning skate although this is a close second. On the way to Allentown (and yes Billy Joel’s song will be played soon)