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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
Tuesday Mar 19, 2024
Why Gustav Forsling's Contract isn't Really a Discount
Tuesday Mar 19, 2024
Tuesday Mar 19, 2024
In the latest episode, James and Kyle discuss why the AFP Analytics projection for Gustav Forsling was not as wrong as it might seem. Taxes matter and James and Kyle, a leading expert, discuss the advantage a situation like Florida provides. They also hit on other factors that matter when a player signs a contract.
Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
Looking at Potential NHL Offseason Trades
Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
In the latest episode, James and Kyle discuss some of the NHL players who were discussed as possible trade deadline candidates but ultimately might be more likely traded in the offseason. Did Calgary correctly handle a potential Markstrom trade? Did they misjudge supply and demand? Who should(ve) Pittsburgh target(ed) to replace Guentzel? What is a wild trade between San Jose and Buffalo that won't happen but maybe should?
Saturday Mar 09, 2024
NHL Trade Deadline Wrap-up
Saturday Mar 09, 2024
Saturday Mar 09, 2024
James and Kyle run through a trade deadline recap. Hear their thoughts on most of the trades. They believe Vegas, Colorado, Winnipeg, and Florida did well. Toronto, San Jose, Calgary, and Pittsburgh on the other hand were not spoke of kindly. Kyle also went in on New Jersey and Arizona while James rationalized the moves one of the moves those teams made and agreed on the other.
Friday Mar 01, 2024
2024 NHL Trade Deadline Preview
Friday Mar 01, 2024
Friday Mar 01, 2024
In the latest episode, James & Kyle recap the Chris Tanev trade, discuss the Canucks and Elias Pettersson, with a focus on his contract and give a final rundown of the buyers/sellers and which players could be on the move for the deadline. Could this deadline be unique with many teams taking on both of those roles?
Tuesday Feb 27, 2024
Looking at the Carolina Hurricanes Free Agents
Tuesday Feb 27, 2024
Tuesday Feb 27, 2024
With the NHL trade deadline approaching, one of the teams that should be buyers are the Carolina Hurricanes. James and Kyle break down the financial situation and discuss why the Hurricanes will likely be changing up their core after the season. Maybe that could come sooner.
Friday Feb 23, 2024
Kyle's NHL Trade Deadline Top Targets
Friday Feb 23, 2024
Friday Feb 23, 2024
In the latest episode, Kyle gives his top 10 NHL trade deadline targets with James providing team fits. Where will Roy, Hanifin, and Chychrun land? Who are some under the radar targets? Can Toronto and Calgary pull off a major swap that could make Toronto a Cup contender?
Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
James' NHL Trade Deadline Top Targets
Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
In the latest episode, James gives his top 10 NHL trade deadline targets with Kyle providing team fits. Where will Guentzel, Mantha, and Zucker land? Who are some under the radar targets? Will there be a small goalie carousel?
Friday Feb 16, 2024
What Should the Buffalo Sabres do at the Trade Deadline
Friday Feb 16, 2024
Friday Feb 16, 2024
In the latest episode, James and Kyle talk about one of the more intriguing teams as the NHL trade deadline approaches, the Buffalo Sabres. This is a team that many thought would be playoff contenders going into the season and potential deadline buyers. Now, they are likely staring down another playoff-less season and might be looking to shake things up. How do they do it? Is Casey Mittelstadt the player to move? Could they trade someone else? Could they actually be buyers? Listen to find out Kyle's suggestion that left James dumbfounded.
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