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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.
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16 minutes ago
16 minutes ago
Snapshot episode on the Flyers firing of head coach John Tortorella, as well as analysis of recent extensions signed by Vegas Golden Knights goalie Adin Hill and Washington Capitals defenseman Jakob Chychrun.
Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
In the latest episode, James and Kyle dive into the offseason ramifications of what did and didn't occur at the trade deadline. Is Mitch Marner on his way out of Toronto? How does Rantanen's contract impact him and what is the trickle down effect on Boeser? What was the JJ Peterka and New York Rangers rumors about? Could that foreshadow something? Did any GMs give any subtle clues on the future of their players? Finally, what should be made of some recent extensions?
Tuesday Mar 11, 2025
Tuesday Mar 11, 2025
In the latest episode, James and Kyle run through all the trades from March 1st until the end of the NHL trade deadline. How did Carolina do with the Mikko Rantanen trade? Did Buffalo do well in the Dylan Cozens trade? Did Toronto use their assets wisely? Did Boston do well in their teardown? Did Winnipeg do enough? Were there any head scratching decisions? How important is winning the Atlantic and Central? Did that contribute to some decisions?
Monday Mar 03, 2025
Monday Mar 03, 2025
In the latest episode, Kyle takes you through his top trade targets leading up to the 2025 NHL trade deadline. James and Kyle provide potential team fits and their thoughts on price and how likely the players are to be traded.
Tuesday Feb 25, 2025
Tuesday Feb 25, 2025
In the latest episode, Kyle takes you through his top trade targets leading up to the 2025 NHL trade deadline. James and Kyle provide potential team fits and their thoughts on price and how likely the players are to be traded.
Friday Feb 14, 2025
Friday Feb 14, 2025
In the latest episode, James and Kyle look at Frank Seravalli's current trade board and discuss if they those players on the move, what the price might be, and which teams could or maybe should be making a call.
Friday Feb 07, 2025
Friday Feb 07, 2025
James and Kyle revisit how wrong they were with their preseason predictions, with a look around how things are playing out in the NHL. They also take a look forward at who they expect to make the playoffs, win in the playoffs, and which players will take home end of season awards.
Friday Jan 31, 2025
Friday Jan 31, 2025
In the latest episode, James and Kyle discuss potential changes to the CBA:
- How OT can be improved
- Offside/Goalie Interference Reviews
- 3-2-1 Point System
- No-Trade Clauses
- Max Terms
- Buyouts
- Tax-Neutral CBA
- Expansion