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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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Sunday Jun 25, 2023
Sunday Jun 25, 2023
With the 2023 NHL draft and free agency fast approaching, James and Kyle provide a quick run through of all the NHL Pacific Division teams.
Friday Jun 23, 2023
Friday Jun 23, 2023
James and Kyle dive into both the RFA and UFA goalie market. Although there will likely be less movement than in the past years, the Toronto Maple Leafs and Boston Bruins in particular have some tough decisions to make. For teams looking to add a 1A/1B goalie, this market has some quality options.
Wednesday Jun 21, 2023
Wednesday Jun 21, 2023
The 2023 NHL UFA defenseman class lacks the top end talent and depth but has some very interesting names in the middle. Kyle and James break down the class, including the early deals that were signed while rationalizing the Los Angeles Kings deal with Vladislav Gavrikov.
Monday Jun 19, 2023
Monday Jun 19, 2023
James and Kyle discuss the overall UFA forward landscape for the 2023 class. They discuss the top names, specifically, Patrick Kane, Ryan O'Reilly, Michael Bunting, and Tyler Bertuzzi, plus some of the interesting depth players available. They discuss how some of those contract projections came to be and debate is having one better player or two depth players a better team building strategy.
Friday Jun 16, 2023
Friday Jun 16, 2023
In the inaugural episode of the Max Term Podcast James Finch and Kyle Stich take you through AFP Analytics' projection model, a discussion of the early contract signings, while providing insight into the NHL salary cap and how NHL teams and player agents negotiate contracts. The perfect listening length for your commute!