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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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01:04:59

Offseason Deep Dive - Buffalo Sabres

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2024/08/09

In the latest episode, James and Kyle take a look at whether the Buffalo Sabres have done enough to break their historical playoff drought. Should they acquire Patrick Laine? Is Peyton Krebs the odd many out? What's Kyle's new rule if you want to complain about lack of action for your favorite team?

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21:46

Snapshot: 24 Hours to NHL UFA

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2024/06/30

In the latest Snapshot edition, Kyle gives a quick recap of news and a look forward to NHL UFA. He also sheds a little light on the Chris Tanev situation and gives a team that has some other things cooking.

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29:59

Snapshot: Draft Week News Recap

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2024/06/28

In this snapshot episode, James goes over some of the different signings, trades, and rumors from draft week as we get ready for the 1st round tonight!

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01:21:33

Buffalo Sabres Offseason Outlook

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2024/06/20

James and Kyle take a deep dive on the offseason ahead for the Buffalo Sabres while discussing some of the general NHL landscape. What 3rd line centers could be available via trade? Why are no trade clauses creating a challenge for teams like Buffalo? What are the Sabres' needs and who could ultimately fill them?

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20:23

Snapshot: Markstrom, Dubios Trades

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2024/06/19

in this snapshot, Kyle provides quick analysis on the trade of Jacob Markstrom to New Jersey and the blockbuster PL Dubois for Darcy Kuemper trade. In his estimation, both of these trades make a lot of sense for all teams involved. Find out why he thinks Washington made a smart long-term decision in acquiring Dubois.

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01:15:19

2024 Offseason Plans - Vancouver, Carolina, Nashville

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2024/06/07

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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01:10:50

2024 NHL Contract Projections - Top RFAs

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2024/05/31

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

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01:10:56

2024 NHL Contract Projections - Top UFAs

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2024/05/20

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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01:15:16

NHL 2024 Offseason Potential Trade Targets Part 2

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2024/05/17

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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01:06:43

NHL 2024 Offseason Potential Trade Targets

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2024/05/10

AUDIO FIXED!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?

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32:17

Looking at Potential NHL Offseason Trades

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2024/03/13

In the latest episode, James and Kyle discuss some of the NHL players who were discussed as possible trade deadline candidates but ultimately might be more likely traded in the offseason. Did Calgary correctly handle a potential Markstrom trade? Did they misjudge supply and demand? Who should(ve) Pittsburgh target(ed) to replace Guentzel? What is a wild trade between San Jose and Buffalo that won't happen but maybe should?

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01:26:56

NHL Trade Deadline Wrap-up

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2024/03/09

James and Kyle run through a trade deadline recap. Hear their thoughts on most of the trades. They believe Vegas, Colorado, Winnipeg, and Florida did well. Toronto, San Jose, Calgary, and Pittsburgh on the other hand were not spoke of kindly. Kyle also went in on New Jersey and Arizona while James rationalized the moves one of the moves those teams made and agreed on the other.

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01:14:04

2024 NHL Trade Deadline Preview

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2024/03/01

In the latest episode, James & Kyle recap the Chris Tanev trade, discuss the Canucks and Elias Pettersson, with a focus on his contract and give a final rundown of the buyers/sellers and which players could be on the move for the deadline. Could this deadline be unique with many teams taking on both of those roles?

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26:43

Looking at the Carolina Hurricanes Free Agents

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2024/02/27

With the NHL trade deadline approaching, one of the teams that should be buyers are the Carolina Hurricanes. James and Kyle break down the financial situation and discuss why the Hurricanes will likely be changing up their core after the season. Maybe that could come sooner.

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43:10

Kyle's NHL Trade Deadline Top Targets

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2024/02/23

In the latest episode, Kyle gives his top 10 NHL trade deadline targets with James providing team fits. Where will Roy, Hanifin, and Chychrun land? Who are some under the radar targets? Can Toronto and Calgary pull off a major swap that could make Toronto a Cup contender?

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38:10

James' NHL Trade Deadline Top Targets

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2024/02/20

In the latest episode, James gives his top 10 NHL trade deadline targets with Kyle providing team fits. Where will Guentzel, Mantha, and Zucker land? Who are some under the radar targets? Will there be a small goalie carousel?

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35:11

What Should the Buffalo Sabres do at the Trade Deadline

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2024/02/16

In the latest episode, James and Kyle talk about one of the more intriguing teams as the NHL trade deadline approaches, the Buffalo Sabres. This is a team that many thought would be playoff contenders going into the season and potential deadline buyers. Now, they are likely staring down another playoff-less season and might be looking to shake things up. How do they do it? Is Casey Mittelstadt the player to move? Could they trade someone else? Could they actually be buyers? Listen to find out Kyle's

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17:26

What is UFA vs RFA in Hockey?

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2024/02/13

In the latest episode, James and Kyle discuss the difference in unrestricted free agency (UFA) and restricted free agency in hockey and use the Red Wings' Moritz Seider and Canucks' Filip Hronek to illustrate the impact the status has on a player's value.

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28:17

Analyzing the Los Angeles Kings Mid Season Decisions

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2024/02/07

In the latest episode, James and Kyle discuss the Los Angeles Kings and the tough decisions they have ahead. Do they have the salary cap space to fit everyone next season? Do they attempt to trade Matt Roy before the deadline? Could they make more of a hockey trade for a goalie in the offseason centered around some of their RFAs? Was the PL Dubois trade a mistake?

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20:21

Thoughts on the Elias Lindholm Trade and CanucksFit

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2024/02/05

In the latest episode, James and Kyle look at the trade of Elias Lindholm. Is he worth it for the Canucks? Should they view him as a rental option? Is there any chance of fitting him long-term?

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