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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.
Episodes
Oct 17, 2025
Oct 17, 2025
1 hr 8 min
In the latest episode, James and Kyle discuss recent contracts signed and how they have or haven't influenced contracts still to come. Should Sabres fans panic that Alex Tuch isn't signed? Kings fans with Kempe? Did Kaprizov or Connor influence that? Why is the RFA landscape as murky as ever? Did Lane Hutson's contract complicate things?
Oct 7, 2025
Oct 7, 2025
37 min
With the NHL regular season upon us, James and Kyle tell you, with 100% accuracy* how the season will play out. Who will make the playoffs, win the awards, and lift The Cup?
*Probably more like 100% inaccuracy
Oct 3, 2025
Oct 3, 2025
1 hr 2 min
With the NHL season around the corner, James and Kyle continue their season previews with the Metro Division. Which teams do they expect to outperform their projected point totals? Who are some fantasy hockey sleepers? What concerns do they have with teams? What are some reasons for optimism for each team?
Sep 26, 2025
Sep 26, 2025
36 min
We interrupt our season preview series to have Kyle bring you an episode looking at whether or not you should panic over your team's star player not having signed a contract? Edmonton/McDavid, Minnesota/Kaprizov, Vegas/Eichel, Winnipeg/Connor, Colorado/Necas, Los Angeles/Kempe, Buffalo/Tuch.
He also discusses the remaining RFAs (Evanglista, McTavish, L. Hughes) and if there is cause for concern there.
Sep 19, 2025
Sep 19, 2025
1 hr 26 min
With the NHL season around the corner, James and Kyle continue their season previews with the Atlantic Division. Which teams do they expect to outperform their projected point totals? Who are some fantasy hockey sleepers? What concerns do they have with teams? What are some reasons for optimism for each team?
Sep 12, 2025
Sep 12, 2025
1 hr 31 min
With the NHL season around the corner, James and Kyle continue their season previews with the Pacific Division. Which teams do they expect to outperform their projected point totals? Who are some fantasy hockey sleepers? What concerns do they have with teams? What are some reasons for optimism for each team?
Sep 5, 2025
Sep 5, 2025
1 hr 25 min
With the NHL season around the corner, James and Kyle kick off their season previews with the Central Division. Which teams do they expect to outperform their projected point totals? Who are some fantasy hockey sleepers? What concerns do they have with teams? What are some reasons for optimism for each team?
Aug 29, 2025
Aug 29, 2025
1 hr 8 min
In the latest episode, James and Kyle discuss the McDavid and Bedard contract situations. Should Oilers' fans be worried? What should be made of Nazar getting his deal before Bedard? Was that a good contract?
Additionally, they discuss the misses and lessons learned from this year's contract projections.