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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 Jan 24, 2025
Friday Jan 24, 2025
James and Kyle are back to introduce two new exciting projects:
1) AFP Analytic midseason contract projections are live and they take you through an overview of those.
2) Max Stat Beta - James and Kyle discuss their all-encompassing ability metric, Max Stat, which they have released in a beta version.
Tune in to learn more on both!
Thursday Dec 19, 2024
Thursday Dec 19, 2024
In the latest episode, James & Kyle unpack the Buffalo Sabres' issues yet again amidst their 11 game winless streak. Where does blame fall? On Players? Coaches? Management? Ownership? What are the solutions? Are there quick fixes or is another season lost?
Friday Dec 13, 2024
Friday Dec 13, 2024
In the latest episode, James & Kyle discuss which NHL teams would be smart to go Christmas shopping and what should be on each list. They also identify teams that might be the retailers and who they might make available.
Friday Dec 06, 2024
Friday Dec 06, 2024
In the latest episode, James and Kyle hit on some "current events" - starting with the Blackhawks coaching change, talking about teams with the most smoke around them - Predators, Islanders, Rangers, Sabres - some thoughts on 4 Nations and who is over/under performing.
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.