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PODCAST

Max Term Podcast

Kyle Stich & James Finch

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,

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67:56

What Should Every NHL Team be Thankful For?

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2025/11/21

In the latest episode, James and Kyle embrace the upcoming American Thanksgiving and discuss what each NHL team should be thankful for - Success? Player(s)? Coaches? Management? Location?

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88:29

Pinto, Wedgewood, NHL Youth Movement & the Struggling...

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2025/11/14

In the latest episode James and Kyle hit on the Wedgewood and Pinto extensions. Are they fair value? Further, they discuss the youth movement that has occurred this season with many players still on their entry level contracts in the Art Ross race. Which teams have they enjoyed watching early? Finally, they have a deeper discussion on the Sabres and what the path forward might be. Kyle believes he has the best answer and solution yet. Tune in to find out what it is.

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92:12

Which Halloween Candy is Each NHL Team?

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2025/10/31

In the latest episode, James and Kyle eat Halloween candy. Tell you which candies are good and which NHL team they best represent. Come for the NHL takes and stay for the candy hot takes.

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61:34

How Much Does Contract Structure Help NHL Teams Win?

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2025/10/24

In the latest episode, James and Kyle explore how prevalent no trade clauses, signing bonus, and Max Term are in NHL contracts. How differently do teams approach contract structure? Does it make a difference in on-ice success? Find out all those answers in this episode.

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68:42

Updating the NHL Contract Landscape

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2025/10/17

In the latest episode, James and Kyle discuss recent contracts signed and how they have or haven't influenced contracts still to come. Should Sabres fans panic that Alex Tuch isn't signed? Kings fans with Kempe? Did Kaprizov or Connor influence that? Why is the RFA landscape as murky as ever? Did Lane Hutson's contract complicate things?

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37:08

Exactly How the 2025-2026 NHL Season Will Unfold

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2025/10/07

With the NHL regular season upon us, James and Kyle tell you, with 100% accuracy* how the season will play out. Who will make the playoffs, win the awards, and lift The Cup? *Probably more like 100% inaccuracy

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62:07

2025 Season Preview - Metro Division

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2025/10/03

With the NHL season around the corner, James and Kyle continue their season previews with the Metro Division. Which teams do they expect to outperform their projected point totals? Who are some fantasy hockey sleepers? What concerns do they have with teams? What are some reasons for optimism for each team?

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86:05

2025 Season Preview - Atlantic Division

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2025/09/19

With the NHL season around the corner, James and Kyle continue their season previews with the Atlantic Division. Which teams do they expect to outperform their projected point totals? Who are some fantasy hockey sleepers? What concerns do they have with teams? What are some reasons for optimism for each team?

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85:00

2025 Season Preview - Central Division

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2025/09/05

With the NHL season around the corner, James and Kyle kick off their season previews with the Central Division. Which teams do they expect to outperform their projected point totals? Who are some fantasy hockey sleepers? What concerns do they have with teams? What are some reasons for optimism for each team?

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01:21:24

Who are the Worst Front Offices in the NHL?

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2025/08/15

In the latest episode, James and Kyle discuss which teams' front offices are the worst in the league. Who lacks vision and direction? Where are the glaring issues? Are there reasons for optimism if your team lands in the bottom of the rankings?Tune in next episode to hear who they think are the best.

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01:27:00

Where Do Western Conference Teams Stand?

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2025/08/08

In the latest episode, James and Kyle look at where teams in the Western Conference stand one month into the offseason. What moves are still to come? What should teams still be looking to do? Who might have done enough?

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01:14:53

Where Do Eastern Conference Teams Stand?

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2025/08/01

In the latest episode, James and Kyle look at where teams in the Eastern Conference stand one month into the offseason. What moves are still to come? What should teams still be looking to do? Who might have done enough? Next week they will discuss the Western Conference.

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30:02

What to Expect from 2025 Arbitration Hearings

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2025/07/25

In the latest episode, Kyle flys solo to take you through what you need to know about arbitration with hearings starting Monday. How do the hearings go? Should players or teams want to go? Can they come up with an alternative contract? When can that happen? What happens after an award? Does a team have to accept it? Who can still buy players out this offseason? Which players does Kyle expect to go and who does he expect to settle?

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01:20:33

July 1st Signing Wrap-Up

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2025/07/16

In the latest episode James and Kyle continue wrapping up the flurry of offseason moves by discussing the contracts that were signed in the first week of free agency. What contracts made sense? Which were head scratchers? Is a contract gap developing based on player role? Who got better? Are there any teams that made more questionable signings than others?

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54:14

Recapping NHL Trades Around the Draft

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2025/07/10

In the latest episode, James and Kyle start to unwind the start of the offseason by discussing the trades that occurred around the NHL draft. They provide their thoughts on the Peterka, Dobson, Coyle, Timmins, Gibson, Hague, Marner, Maccelli, Bolduc/Mailloux, and Miller trades plus a few others.Tune in next episode for their free agent signing wrap-up

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51:03

Free Agency Preview: What Has Happened & What is Left...

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2025/06/30

In this free agency preview episode, James runs through recent signings and trades from draft weekend, discusses trade rumors, potential happenings with current RFAs, and how the free agent market is currently shaping up. Happy Free Agency!

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01:19:28

Assessing the NHL Landscape at the Official Start of...

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2025/06/20

In the latest episode, James and Kyle rundown where things stand with potential buyouts, trades, and free agents. Could there be any surprise buyouts? Who is in line to get more than their contract projection? Will there be any updates to AFP Analytics' contract projections? Where do things stand with trades candidates? Who moves and who stays? What about UFAs? This episode is your guide to be caught up on what could be the biggest NHL moves into July 1st.

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54:42

NHL Prospect Rankings - AFP Analytics Model

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2025/06/17

In the latest episode, James and Kyle discuss AFP Analytics' prospect model and the rankings of the 2025 NHL draft class. How is the model built? Who do they think has the potential to be a steal later in the draft? Who should teams be cautious of? Which prospects' names will they butcher the pronunciation of?

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01:14:53

Top NHL Trade Targets - What's the Price & Who Can...

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2025/06/13

In the latest episode, James and Kyle take you through the NHL players who have the most trade smoke around them. Where will players like Jason Robertson, Marco Rossi, Bo Byram, and JJ Peterka wind up and what will the cost be? What more do the Rangers have up their sleeves? Who could be on the way out and what could be coming back?

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58:27

Dallas Stars' Dilemma and Other Top RFA Extensions

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2025/06/06

In the latest episode, James and Kyle discuss the restricted free agents (RFAs) eligible for extensions starting with the dilemma the Dallas Stars might face with Jason Robertson and Thomas Harley. What are their options to be able to keep both? Why does Chicago have a tough decision with Bedard and how much will that cost them? How will Fantilli, Cooley, and Carlson slot salary wise? How should Calgary approach signing Dustin Wolf? Why is Zach Benson a unique case? What to make of some of the other

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