Episodes

  • NHL CBA Changes That Make Sense
    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
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Max Stat & MidSeason Contract Projections
    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!

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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Where Does Blame Fall with the Buffalo Sabres
    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?

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    1 hr and 45 mins
  • Which NHL Teams Need to Go Christmas Shopping
    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.

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    1 hr and 32 mins
  • Bouncing around Current NHL topics
    Dec 6 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.

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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Early Look at 2025 Rental Market & UFA Class
    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?

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Reactions to the First Month of the 2024 NHL Season
    Nov 8 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?

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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • Snapshot: Shea Theodore, Alexis Lafreniere, Jake McCabe
    Nov 1 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?

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    39 mins