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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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7 days ago
7 days ago
1 hr 5 min
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!
Jul 17, 2026
Jul 17, 2026
1 hr 20 min
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?
Jul 9, 2026
Jul 9, 2026
1 hr 26 min
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!
Jun 30, 2026
Jun 30, 2026
1 hr 37 min
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!
Jun 19, 2026
Jun 19, 2026
1 hr 14 min
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.
Jun 12, 2026
Jun 12, 2026
1 hr 26 min
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?
Jun 5, 2026
Jun 5, 2026
1 hr 31 min
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?
May 29, 2026
May 29, 2026
1 hr 39 min
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?