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James Finch & Kyle Stich of AFP Analytics discuss player contracts, team building, salary cap management, and the general business and analytics of hockey and other sports. Kyle brings 10 years of experience working with hockey players and agents as a tax and analytic consultant. While James brings industry leading expertise in hockey contract projections and team salary cap management. Together they will provide unique insight to listeners hoping to learn more about how contracts are negotiated, the business of sports, and how advanced metrics influence decision-making and on-ice performance.

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Contract Projection Update - October 2026

2026/10/13

We don't usually release projections in October. That said, with the new CBA rules on term and contract structure as well as the market shift that occurred this offseason, we felt it was necessary to update our numbers. James and Kyle discuss their thoughts on the contract landscape and dive into some of the new projections!

26-27 Atlantic Division Preview

2026/10/01

James and Kyle run through the Atlantic Division, discussing each teams additions, subtractions, and likelihood (in their opinion) of over/under point totals. Oh, and they each pick some fantasy sleepers for each team!

Recapping the Wild NHL Contract Landscape in the Summer of 2026

2026/09/25

Kyle takes you through a recap of AFP Analytics' 2026 contract projections. How well did we perform? What did we learn? Which players were the biggest misses? How did NHL teams perform? What should we expect in the contract space going forward?

26-27 Metropolitan Division Preview

2026/09/18

James and Kyle run through the Metropolitan Division, discussing each teams additions, subtractions, and likelihood (in their opinion) of over/under point totals. Oh, and they each pick some fantasy sleepers for each team!

26-27 Central Division Preview

2026/09/11

James and Kyle run through the Central Division, discussing each teams additions, subtractions, and likelihood (in their opinion) of over/under point totals. Oh, and they each pick some fantasy sleepers for each team!

26-27 Pacific Division Preview

2026/09/03

James and Kyle run through the Pacific Division, discussing each teams additions, subtractions, and likelihood (in their opinion) of over/under point totals. Oh, and they each pick some fantasy sleepers for each team (yes, they remembered for each team!).

What is Left for the 2026 Offseason?

2026/08/20

James and Kyle discuss remaining RFAs to be signed, quickly touch on the few impactful UFAs still looking for a fit, as well as the slow trade markets of Connor Hellebuyck and Dylan Larkin. Audio available wherever you get your podcasts, video on YouTube!

Current Events & Arbitration Talk

2026/07/17

James and Kyle discuss recent signings (Krebs, Mantha, Zegras, etc.) and recent trade rumors (Hellebuyck). Arbitration is near, so they dive into how it works, using Jamie Drysdale as an example. Lastly, they finish up the episode with thoughts on the Yzerplan ending! What do we think it means for Dylan Larkin's future?

2026 Free Agency, Offer Sheets & a New Cap Culture

2026/07/09

James and Kyle reflect on July 1st and what has followed. Where did we see some interesting trends? Did certain teams stand out? Thoughts on the Hayton and Carlsson offer sheets, a shifting cap culture, and more!

2026 Draft Week Recap

2026/06/30

Draft week was a busy one (not just for James and Kyle at the draft in Buffalo). Teams started to get business done. Good amount of trades, including a few sign and trades like Raddysh to the Leafs and Tuch to the Capitals. We discuss all the happenings leading up to free agency!

2026 NHL Draft Prospects & Current Events

2026/06/19

A new year brings some updates to the AFP Analytics prospect model. James and Kyle discuss which players project well via the model, and they also bring in consensus rankings (a.k.a scouting) to help identify where some potential value could be found at different points in the early rounds. Current Events: SJS/BUF Kesselring trade, TOR/PHI Woll trade, COL/NSH Colton trade.

Which Free Agent Should Each NHL Team Sign?

2026/06/12

In the latest episode, James and Kyle play match-maker finding the perfect fit between team and UFA players. The rules - no player can be picked to stay with their current team and no player can be used twice. Who matches with Alex Tuch? Rasmus Andersson? Darren Raddysh? John Carlson? Anders Lee? Do any top players not get matched? Who are some of the best value matches?

Previewing 2026 Extension Eligible Players

2026/06/05

In the latest episode, James and Kyle continue working through AFP Analytics' contract projection with players eligible to sign a contract extension this summer. They go team by team, giving an overview of the projected contracts and how likely the extension could get done. Could Cale Maker, Quinn Hughes, and Macklin Celebrini reset the contract landscape? Are there are sneaky important extensions to get done this summer?

Previewing the 2026 NHL RFA Class

2026/05/29

In the latest episode, James and Kyle continue working through AFP Analytics' contract projection with the pending RFAs. They go team by team, giving an overview of the projected contracts and team cap situations. Could this summer see a major market shift with young players getting higher AAVs AND less term? Could there be any offer sheets? Who could be this targets?

Previewing the 2026 NHL UFA Class

2026/05/22

James and Kyle are back to preview AFP Analytic's 2026 contract projections starting with the pending UFAs. Is there a strength to this class? Which players could provide value at their projected contract? Which contracts might we hesitate to give out?