Max Term Podcast Kyle Stich & James Finch
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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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2024 Offseason Plans - Vancouver, Carolina, Nashville
James and Kyle take a deep dive into the offseason ahead for Vancouver, Carolina, and Nashville. Why does Vancouver have to be cautious in their decision-making? Should they trade Hronek or pay him? Who are potential trade targets and free agent fits? What about for Carolina and Nashville? Could Jeff Skinner be an idea for Nashville?
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2024 NHL Contract Projections - Top RFAs
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.
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2024 NHL Contract Projections - Top UFAs
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?
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NHL 2024 Offseason Potential Trade Targets Part 2
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?
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NHL 2024 Offseason Potential Trade Targets
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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? -
Previewing the 2024 NHL UFA Class
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?