Episodes

  • 2026 Free Agency, Offer Sheets & a New Cap Culture
    Jul 9 2026

    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!

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    1 hr and 27 mins
  • Current Events & Arbitration Talk
    Jul 17 2026

    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?

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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • 2026 Draft Week Recap
    Jun 30 2026

    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!

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    1 hr and 37 mins
  • 2026 NHL Draft Prospects & Current Events
    Jun 19 2026

    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.

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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Which Free Agent Should Each NHL Team Sign?
    Jun 12 2026

    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?

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    1 hr and 27 mins
  • Previewing 2026 Extension Eligible Players
    Jun 5 2026

    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?

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    1 hr and 32 mins
  • Previewing the 2026 NHL RFA Class
    May 29 2026

    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?

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    1 hr and 40 mins
  • Previewing the 2026 NHL UFA Class
    May 22 2026

    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?

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    1 hr and 16 mins