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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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All Episodes

01:14:37

Looking at the Offseason for NHL Teams that Missed...

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2025/04/25

In the latest episode, James and Kyle start looking at the offseason ahead for the NHL teams whose 2024-2025 season are over. Who has tough decisions ahead? Who needs to be mindful of the path they choose to go? Who needs to be careful to not get too complacent? Could Elias Pettersson be traded? Could a surprising player be traded by the Bruins?

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01:16:18

Exactly How the 2025 NHL Postseason Will Play Out

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2025/04/18

In the latest episode, James and Kyle revisit how wrong and occasionally right they were with their preseason picks. They give final predictions for postseason awards and exactly how the Stanley Cup playoffs will unfold. Is Toronto making it out of the first round? Who might be sunk by injuries? Who ultimately lifts the cup?

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01:08:32

NHL Trade Deadline Top Trade Targets (James' Version)

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2025/03/03

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.

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01:17:59

Top Trade Targets at 4 Nations Break

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2025/02/14

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.

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01:11:40

Revisiting Preseason

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2025/02/07

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.

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01:13:23

Max Stat & MidSeason Contract Projections

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2025/01/24

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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01:45:02

Where Does Blame Fall with the Buffalo Sabres

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2024/12/19

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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01:32:11

Which NHL Teams Need to Go Christmas Shopping

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2024/12/13

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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01:06:33

Early Look at 2025 Rental Market & UFA Class

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2024/11/15

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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01:19:34

Reactions to the First Month of the 2024 NHL Season

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2024/11/08

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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30:57

Snapshot: Recent Goalie Contracts

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2024/10/18

In a snapshot episode, James discusses the recent goalie contracts vs the AFP projections, the overall goalie market, and whether or not there has been a market reset. Saros, UPL, Swayman, Daccord, Ullmark, and Oettinger.

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53:21

Exactly How the 2024 NHL Season Will Play Out

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2024/10/08

James and Kyle wrap up their season preview by telling everyone exactly how the 2024-2025 NHL season will play out. Who makes the playoffs? Who lifts the cup? Who takes home the end of season awards?

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01:17:19

NHL 2024 Season Preview - Pacific Division

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2024/10/04

James and Kyle wrap up their season previews with the Pacific Division. Are the Oilers clearly the best team in the division? Maybe even the league? Can San Jose or Anaheim take a step forward? Will Seattle be a playoff team? How about Los Angeles? Does Vegas have enough to compete in the division?Who goes over their projected point total? Who are fantasy sleepers in the division?

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28:34

MaxTerm Short: On Lehner, Columbus Cap Situation, &...

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2024/10/04

James and Kyle discuss some of the recent salary cap news in the NHL. Is there anything fishy about Lehner's contract ending with Vegas? They explain how Columbus will be cap compliant and talk about the Jeremy Swayman negotiations with Boston. Who's to blame? Will the contract get done anytime soon? Will Swayman even play another game for the Bruins?

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01:14:07

NHL 2024 Season Preview - Central Division

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2024/09/27

James and Kyle continue their 2024-2025 NHL season preview with a rundown of the Central division. Which teams are destined to beat their preseason point totals? Who will fall short? Which players could be fantasy sleepers? Can Kyle make his mind up on Nashville?

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01:21:18

NHL 2024 Season Preview - Metro Division

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2024/09/20

Before getting into the season preview, James and Kyle discuss the Crosby, Krebs, Raymond, Seider, Harley, and Lindell contracts. They then continue their division by division season preview with a look at the Atlantic division. Who's Vegas point totals are too low? Whose too high? What fantasy hockey sleepers do each team have?

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01:09:01

NHL 2024 Season Preview - Metro Division

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2024/09/13

With the 2024-2025 NHL season fast approaching, James and Kyle begin their division by division season previews with the Metro Division. They discuss over/under point totals, fantasy sleepers, and give their general thoughts on the teams and where they see them finishing.Please note, any ads associated with this episode are not necessarily products endorsed by the hosts.

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43:50

On Gaudreau Tragedy, Draisaitil, Jarvis, and Contract...

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2024/09/06

In an episode that gets cut short due to some tech issues, James and Kyle discuss the John and Matthew Gaudreau tragedy, the Draisaitil and Jarvis contracts, and briefly touch on where AFP Analytics' contract projections currently stand. Are there tax savings/financial reasons for the structure of Draisaitil/Jarvis contracts? James and Kyle let you know.

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01:29:57

Ranking the NHL Front Offices

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2024/08/23

Using Dom Luszczyszyn's front office rankings from The Athletic, James and Kyle discuss their thoughts on the quality of every front office. Who was ranked too high? Who too low?

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01:27:46

St. Louis Offer Sheets and Deep Dive on NY Rangers

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2024/08/16

James and Kyle discuss the dual-offer sheet strategy deployed by the St. Louis Blues. Was it worth it? Will either be successful?The main focus is on whether the New York Rangers have done enough to be Cup contenders. Is their window closed? Closing? Wide open? Can they improve their roster going forward?

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