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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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2 hours ago
1 hr 11 min
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!
Oct 1, 2026
Oct 1, 2026
1 hr 26 min
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!
Sep 25, 2026
Sep 25, 2026
58 min
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?
Sep 18, 2026
Sep 18, 2026
1 hr 11 min
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!
Sep 11, 2026
Sep 11, 2026
1 hr 35 min
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!
Sep 3, 2026
Sep 3, 2026
1 hr 23 min
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!).
Aug 20, 2026
Aug 20, 2026
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?