Episodes

  • 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
  • Previewing the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs
    Apr 17 2026

    James and Kyle are back with a Stanley Cup playoff preview! Somehow, they completely agree on what will happen in the Eastern Conference but have some big differences of opinion out West. Who do they like prevailing in each matchup? What series are good and bad matchups for the favorites? Can anyone or anything stop the Colorado Avalanche? Which team could be a fun bet to make to be the eventual champs?

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • NHL Trades That May Be Made This Summer
    Mar 20 2026

    In the latest episode, James and Kyle discuss players who were rumored to be discussed in trades leading up to the trade deadline, were not moved, but might be re-visited this summer. Is Robert Thomas destined to be moved? Should have the Blues moved Binnington? How does New Jersey solve their logjam on the backend? Could the Predators or Maple Leafs blow it up this summer?

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Recapping the 2026 Trade Deadline
    Mar 10 2026

    In the latest episode, James and Kyle recap the trade deadline and give their thoughts on the moves. Which trades did they like? Were there any they were questioning, whether the return, fit, or logic of the move. They also give their thoughts on no trade clauses and the Colton Parayko situation.

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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • 2026 NHL Trade Deadline - Non-Rental Market
    Feb 27 2026

    In the latest episode, James and Kyle finish a two part series looking at trade deadline options. This episode looks at some players with term (at least signed beyond this season). Could the Blues shake things up? Can Montreal or Carolina land a BIG fish? Will Calgary and/or Vancouver fully commit to a rebuild/retool? What direction could Toronto go?

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    1 hr and 16 mins