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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

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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01:16:35

Mid Season Contract Projections - Hanifin, Skjei,...

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2024/01/29

Check out full contract projections on X, formerly Twitter, @Afpanalytics!In the latest episode, James & Kyle discuss what the price of Hanifin's, Skjei's, Forsling's, Pesce's, & Teräväinen's next contract as well as what teams might be fits. If Carolina were to let their UFAs walk, who might they use the cap space on? Could they send another offer sheet? Is Hanifin a fit for Boston? Why could a few of the bottom teams benefit from Teräväinen?

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01:18:11

NHL Mid Season Predictions & Awards

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2024/01/22

James and Kyle revisit their preseason predictions and discuss how they see the remainder of the season shaking out. Who makes the playoffs? Can the Maple Leafs get out of the first round? Who lifts the Cup? They also discuss who they expect will win the end of season awards. James makes a case for an under the radar Calder winner while Kyle gives Brock Faber and Luke Hughes love for the award.

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01:14:21

Mid Season Contract Projections - Reinhart, Montour,...

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2024/01/12

James & Kyle discuss where the market values for Sam Reinhart, Brandon Montour, Steven Stamkos, & Jake Guentzel sit midseason. Additionally, they assess their current teams' situations and discuss what other teams they might end up on. Has Sam Reinhart crossed the $10M mark? Can the Panthers afford to bring back their stars? Is it time for Tampa Bay to move on from Stamkos? Is Guentzel a better fit in Pittsburgh or elsewhere?

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01:31:13

New Year’s Resolutions for Every NHL Team

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2024/01/05

As the calendar turns to 2024, James and Kyle are back to share their their New Year's Resolutions for each team. Lots of teams need to solve their goalie situation whether that's subtracting or adding, others need to stick to their plan despite having more success than expected, while many need to commit to playing their younger players. Chicago needs to start to build. Buffalo needs to find an identity. Carolina & Arizona have off-ice things to sort through. Edmonton and NY Islanders need to

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01:11:37

Future Outlook: Nashville Predators

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2023/12/08

In the latest Future Outlook episode, James and Kyle discuss the Nashville Predators who have close to a blank canvas to paint their future on. They have very few long-term commitments but also very few elite prospects. They could be an ideal fit for a big name free agent or two. Maybe even give out an offer sheet? The most important decision Nashville has to make is who to commit to long-term in goal. James and Kyle talk through that scenario and why it is tricky and why the clock might be closer

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01:10:29

Analyzing Frank Seravalli’s NHL Trade Board

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2023/12/01

James & Kyle discuss Frank Seravalli's NHL Trade Board. Can the Bruins or Penguins fit Elias Lindholm? Can Toronto fit a defenseman that they desperately need? How can Nashville take advantage of their cap space? Is Edmonton the most likely team to trade for a goalie? All of those questions are answered plus a breakdown of why Calgary did quite well with their return for Nikita Zadorov, even if the return initially seems underwhelming.

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01:18:11

NHL Black Friday: Buying & Selling Teams’ Starts

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2023/11/24

In this special Black Friday episode, James and Kyle run through the NHL and discuss which teams' starts they are buying and selling based on their underlying numbers. Who should make the playoffs? Who might fall out of a playoff spot?

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01:02:11

Some NHL Current Events

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2023/11/17

James and Kyle discuss recent events around the NHL as American Thanksgiving approaches. They discuss Patrick Kane with Kyle throwing some water on the Buffalo fire. They hit on the Edmonton Oilers and discuss whether they made the right coaching decision and the future of the team. Some other topics discussed include the Vancouver Canucks' hot start, Alexis Lafrenière's improvement, and the Leafs' decision to choose John Klingberg over Erik Gustafsson.

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01:20:41

Future Outlooks: Minnesota Wild Edition

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2023/11/10

James and Kyle continue their new series of episodes that will take extensive dives into individual teams and discuss their long-term outlook. There are some questions all around the organization, except maybe in goal? Minnesota traded Calen Addison between recording and release, making the future of the organization on defense even murkier. Right now, there is very little in the pipeline for the blue line and the forward group is heavily dependent on Marco Rossi and two Russian prospects who have

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01:16:17

Future Outlooks: Detroit Red Wings Edition

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2023/11/03

James and Kyle continue their new series of episodes that will take extensive dives into individual teams and discuss their long-term outlook. Next up is a team that is looking to take a step forward and continue on a hot start, the Detroit Red Wings. They discuss the hot start and the sustainability of it but the main discussion is on the future build of the team. The defense is the long-term position of strength but the current contract structure is questionable. Goalie also seems to be in a good

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01:20:19

Future Outlooks: Buffalo Sabres Edition

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2023/10/27

Future Outlook Series Premier Episode! James and Kyle are debuting a new series of episodes that will take extensive dives into individual teams and discuss their long-term outlook. First up is the team that came closest to making the playoffs last season and looking to turn the corner, the Buffalo Sabres. They breakdown the future of the goalies, defense, and forwards, discuss the Sabres' approach to drafting and signing players of Russian descent and why it should be successful, and conclude with

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01:18:30

2023 NHL Season Week 1 Recap

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2023/10/17

In the latest episode, James and Kyle take a look around the NHL to discuss the latest signings and how teams are performing early in the season. They discuss the Dahlin/Power contracts with the Buffalo Sabres, Hellebuyck and Scheifele contracts with Winnipeg, Devon Toews with Colorado, and the Shane Pinto situation with Ottawa. Additionally, they discuss some very early takeaways/thoughts about the first week of the season and how issues that were foreseen are already coming to light.

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20:03

NHL 2023-2024 Season Predictions

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2023/10/10

In this short, bonus episode, James and Kyle put their 2023 NHL season predictions on the record. Who will win the divisions? Make the playoffs? Lift the Cup? Which players will win the major awards? Listen to hear the surefire, absolutely perfect predictions.

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01:14:13

NHL Pacific Division Preview/Betting Advice

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2023/10/09

Audio improved! James and Kyle continue a NHL division by division season preview with a stop in the Central division. They discuss where all the teams sit, give their opinion on point total over/unders, and some potential fantasy hockey sleepers. If you chose to bet, these are strictly our opinions and you should make your own decisions and now bet money you are not comfortable losing.

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01:27:09

Central Division Season Preview/Betting Advise

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2023/10/06

Audio improved! James and Kyle continue a NHL division by division season preview with a stop in the Central division. They discuss where all the teams sit, give their opinion on point total over/unders, and some potential fantasy hockey sleepers. If you chose to bet, these are strictly our opinions and you should make your own decisions and now bet money you are not comfortable losing.

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01:24:46

Atlantic Division Preview/Betting Advice

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2023/09/22

James and Kyle continue a NHL division by division season preview with a stop in the Atlantic division. They discuss where all the teams sit, give their opinion on point total over/unders, and some potential fantasy hockey sleepers. If you chose to bet, these are strictly our opinions and you should make your own decisions and now bet money you are not comfortable losing.

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01:13:58

Metropolitan Division Season Preview/Betting Advice

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2023/09/15

James and Kyle begin a division by division season preview with a stop in the Metropolitan division. They discuss where all the teams sit, give their opinion on point total over/unders, and some potential fantasy hockey sleepers. If you chose to bet, these are strictly our opinions and you should make your own decisions and now bet money you are not comfortable losing.

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