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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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Friday Nov 15, 2024
Friday Nov 15, 2024
In the latest episode, James and Kyle give a preview of the top names available in the 2025 UFA and discuss which players might be the best rentals available in the trade market. If your team is looking for options upfront you might be in luck. Who could provide some scoring punch? Who would be good depth additions? What about on the backend?
Friday Nov 08, 2024
Friday Nov 08, 2024
James and Kyle are back together to give a rundown of their thoughts on the first month of the 2024 NHL season. Which teams' starts are sustainable? Who might be due for some progression? Regression? Are any teams already showing signs of being done? How do they feel about their preseason predictions?
Friday Nov 01, 2024
Friday Nov 01, 2024
In the latest snapshot edition, Kyle takes you through analysis on Shea Theodore's, Alexis Lafreniere's, and Jake McCabe's recent contract signings. Kyle addresses: Were the contracts fair-value? What are the bigger picture impacts? Why does the deferred compensation make sense for McCabe?
Friday Oct 18, 2024
Friday Oct 18, 2024
In a snapshot episode, James discusses the recent goalie contracts vs the AFP projections, the overall goalie market, and whether or not there has been a market reset. Saros, UPL, Swayman, Daccord, Ullmark, and Oettinger.
Tuesday Oct 08, 2024
Tuesday Oct 08, 2024
James and Kyle wrap up their season preview by telling everyone exactly how the 2024-2025 NHL season will play out. Who makes the playoffs? Who lifts the cup? Who takes home the end of season awards?
Friday Oct 04, 2024
Friday Oct 04, 2024
James and Kyle wrap up their season previews with the Pacific Division. Are the Oilers clearly the best team in the division? Maybe even the league? Can San Jose or Anaheim take a step forward? Will Seattle be a playoff team? How about Los Angeles? Does Vegas have enough to compete in the division?
Who goes over their projected point total? Who are fantasy sleepers in the division?
Friday Oct 04, 2024
Friday Oct 04, 2024
James and Kyle discuss some of the recent salary cap news in the NHL. Is there anything fishy about Lehner's contract ending with Vegas? They explain how Columbus will be cap compliant and talk about the Jeremy Swayman negotiations with Boston. Who's to blame? Will the contract get done anytime soon? Will Swayman even play another game for the Bruins?
Friday Sep 27, 2024
Friday Sep 27, 2024
James and Kyle continue their 2024-2025 NHL season preview with a rundown of the Central division. Which teams are destined to beat their preseason point totals? Who will fall short? Which players could be fantasy sleepers? Can Kyle make his mind up on Nashville?
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