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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 May 31, 2024
Friday May 31, 2024
In the latest episode, James and Kyle discuss AFP Analytics' RFA contract projections for the top forwards, defensemen, and goalie. The address why many players have short and long term projections and which is smarter to do. Can Carolina make both Necas and Jarvis work? What's Casey Mittelstadt in line for? What should Vancouver do with Hronek? Why is Sean Durzai a sneaky piece for Utah? Could short-term contracts make sense for Beniers, Seider, and Harley? Why Swayman's contact projection makes sense.
Monday May 20, 2024
Monday May 20, 2024
AFPAnalytics' contract projections are now live! In the latest Max Term Episode, James and Kyle dive into a discussion on the top UFA players (or at least those with the highest cap hit). How did they arrive at some numbers? Which contracts would they recommend a team sign? Who would they proceed with caution or avoid? Are there any players they could see being wildly wrong on?
Friday May 17, 2024
Friday May 17, 2024
In the 2nd of the trade target episode, James and Kyle go through the remaining half of the teams and discuss who might be available from their rosters. Could Leon Draisaitl, Andrei Svechnikov, Kyle Connor, or Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen be available? Could Utah make a splash? Is it open trade season in St. Louis, Seattle, or Columbus? What might be their most attractive trade assets?
Friday May 10, 2024
Friday May 10, 2024
AUDIO FIXED!
In what turned into a 2 Part Episode, James and Kyle go through half of the teams and discuss who might be available from their rosters. Who could the Toronto Maple Leafs trade to shake up their roster? Could a trade with the Minnesota Wild make sense? Who might be the surprise trade candidate in Vegas? Will this offseason finally see Montreal shake things up? What might be their most attractive trade asset?
Friday May 03, 2024
Friday May 03, 2024
James and Kyle take a look at the projected 2024 NHL UFA class to discuss the players that are likely to be available and what roles teams could potentially fill. What are the positions of strength? What are the positions of weaknesses? Can your favorite team find a center? A winger? A defenseman? A goalie?
Tuesday Apr 23, 2024
Tuesday Apr 23, 2024
In another Max Term Snapshot, Kyle talks through whether or not Sabres' fans should be happy with the Buffalo Sabres hiring Lindy Ruff for a second time or was this more of a PR decision? Could have they done better? Kyle looks through the numbers to discuss while also laying out his concerns.
Friday Apr 19, 2024
Friday Apr 19, 2024
In the latest episode, James and Kyle discuss the first round playoff matchups. Additionally, they give their thoughts on the Buffalo Sabres' coaching vacancy and the move from Arizona to Utah for the Coyotes.
How many times does Kyle say Utah Yotes in this episode? And why was Johan Larsson referenced? Tune in to find out.
Thursday Apr 18, 2024
Thursday Apr 18, 2024
In the first snapshot episode, James dives into a conversation we've seen a bit on X: What do the Sabres do (if anything) with Jeff Skinner? IF they decide to move him, James breaks down what a buyout would look like, as well as a potential trade scenario (yes, we know Skinner has a NMC) from a salary cap perspective. As far as our own opinions on what the Sabres should do with Skinner... that'll have to wait for a later in depth episode on the Buffalo Sabres offseason.