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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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7 days ago
7 days ago
AFP Analytics have released their contract for the 2025 offseason. In the latest Max Term Episode, James and Kyle discuss the projection process and do a deep dive on the UFAs at forward, defense, and in goal.
Friday Apr 25, 2025
Friday Apr 25, 2025
In the latest episode, James and Kyle start looking at the offseason ahead for the NHL teams whose 2024-2025 season are over. Who has tough decisions ahead? Who needs to be mindful of the path they choose to go? Who needs to be careful to not get too complacent? Could Elias Pettersson be traded? Could a surprising player be traded by the Bruins?
Friday Apr 18, 2025
Friday Apr 18, 2025
In the latest episode, James and Kyle revisit how wrong and occasionally right they were with their preseason picks. They give final predictions for postseason awards and exactly how the Stanley Cup playoffs will unfold. Is Toronto making it out of the first round? Who might be sunk by injuries? Who ultimately lifts the cup?
Thursday Mar 27, 2025
Thursday Mar 27, 2025
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.