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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

01:25:35

2024 NHL UFA Recap

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2024/07/19

James and Kyle finally are able to provide a rundown of their thoughts on NHL UFA. What contracts stood out for the wrong reasons? Which teams were the biggest winners? Losers? Who has more to do.Additionally, Kyle provides insight into Chris Tanev's decision to go from Dallas to Toronto.

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51:14

CapFriendly Thoughts & NHL Business Mechanics

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2024/06/14

James and Kyle discuss their thoughts on CapFriendly's purchase by the Washington Capitals. Why it was done? What is the impact on fans, agents, and other teams? Are they going to build their own site?Additionally, James and Kyle discuss how sign and trades work, the importance of June 30th vs July 1st, how buyouts and qualifying offers work, and the general business of free agency.

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57:15

Previewing the 2024 NHL UFA Class

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2024/05/03

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?

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18:50

Snapshot: Was Lindy Ruff a Good Hire?

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2024/04/23

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.

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01:12:19

NHL 2024 Playoffs, Sabres, Utah

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2024/04/19

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.

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12:45

Snapshot: Jeff Skinner - Buyout vs. Trade, Cap...

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2024/04/18

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.

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39:33

How Acquiring Byram Changes the Sabres' Future

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2024/04/10

At the trade deadline, the Buffalo Sabres made a hockey trade that saw them send out a center for a defenseman. What is the long-term impact of the trade? How does it change their core? Does this mean more moves are coming in the offseason? James and Kyle talk through these questions to try to provide some answer on the impact of the Mittelstadt for Byram trade for the Buffalo Sabres

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01:06:34

Would NHL Teams Still Make Their Deadline Trades?

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2024/04/03

James and Kyle discuss how well players who have been moved leading up to the trade deadline have fit with their new team. Would Vancouver like to hit an undo button? Did Boston make one of the sneakier good deadlines acquisitions? What was Calgary's under the radar pick up? Who else would undo and who would make the trade again?

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33:55

Why Gustav Forsling's Contract isn't Really a Discount

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2024/03/19

In the latest episode, James and Kyle discuss why the AFP Analytics projection for Gustav Forsling was not as wrong as it might seem. Taxes matter and James and Kyle, a leading expert, discuss the advantage a situation like Florida provides. They also hit on other factors that matter when a player signs a contract.

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