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Kyle Stich & James Finch

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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100 episodes

  1. Current Events and Prospect Ranking 55:31
  2. Contract Projection Update - October 2026 1:11:21
  3. 26-27 Atlantic Division Preview 1:26:49
  4. Recapping the Wild NHL Contract Landscape in the Summer of 2026 58:13
  5. 26-27 Metropolitan Division Preview 1:11:45
  6. 26-27 Central Division Preview 1:35:24
  7. 26-27 Pacific Division Preview 1:23:06
  8. What is Left for the 2026 Offseason? 1:05:18
  9. Current Events & Arbitration Talk 1:20:22
  10. 2026 Free Agency, Offer Sheets & a New Cap Culture 1:26:33
  11. 2026 Draft Week Recap 1:37:29
  12. 2026 NHL Draft Prospects & Current Events 1:14:49
  13. Which Free Agent Should Each NHL Team Sign? 1:26:36
  14. Previewing 2026 Extension Eligible Players 1:31:59
  15. Previewing the 2026 NHL RFA Class 1:39:59
  16. Previewing the 2026 NHL UFA Class 1:16:18
  17. Previewing the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs 1:08:49
  18. NHL Trades That May Be Made This Summer 1:07:37
  19. Recapping the 2026 Trade Deadline 1:17:38
  20. 2026 NHL Trade Deadline - Non-Rental Market 1:16:06
  21. 2026 NHL Trade Deadline - Rental Market 1:19:05
  22. The Impending NHL Salary Cap Bubble 42:42
  23. Midseason Contract Projections and Website Release 1:16:32
  24. Sweden, Finland, and the rest of Europe Olympic Rosters 1:08:46
  25. USA Olympic Roster Projection 1:02:02
  26. What Will Canada's Olympic Roster Look Like? 1:01:03
  27. What Should Every NHL Team be Thankful For? 1:07:56
  28. Pinto, Wedgewood, NHL Youth Movement & the Struggling Sabres 1:28:29
  29. Is it time to worry about re-signing Kempe or Tuch? 37:29
  30. Which Halloween Candy is Each NHL Team? 1:32:12
  31. How Much Does Contract Structure Help NHL Teams Win? 1:01:34
  32. Updating the NHL Contract Landscape 1:08:42
  33. Exactly How the 2025-2026 NHL Season Will Unfold 37:08
  34. 2025 Season Preview - Metro Division 1:02:07
  35. My Favorite NHL Team has a Star Player Unsigned - Should I Panic? 36:53
  36. 2025 Season Preview - Atlantic Division 1:26:05
  37. 2025 Season Preview - Pacific Division 1:31:28
  38. 2025 Season Preview - Central Division 1:25:00
  39. McDavid, Bedard, Nazar, and Contract Projection Wrap-Up 1:08:29
  40. Who are the Best Front Offices in the NHL? 1:40:30
  41. Who are the Worst Front Offices in the NHL? 1:21:24
  42. Where Do Western Conference Teams Stand? 1:27:00
  43. Where Do Eastern Conference Teams Stand? 1:14:53
  44. What to Expect from 2025 Arbitration Hearings 30:02
  45. July 1st Signing Wrap-Up 1:20:33
  46. Recapping NHL Trades Around the Draft 54:14
  47. Free Agency Preview: What Has Happened & What is Left to Happen 51:03
  48. An Athlete Tax Expert on If Taxes Matter in the NHL 39:00
  49. Is it the Summer of Offer Sheets in the NHL? 1:14:43
  50. Assessing the NHL Landscape at the Official Start of the Offseason 1:19:28