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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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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
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.