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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

59:08

2023 Projection Model Wrap-Up

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2023/09/06

James and Kyle discuss how AFP Analytics' 2023 projection model performed, how it stacks up to other models in the industry, and where improvements might be able to be made.

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01:09:19

Using Analytics in Sports

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2023/08/28

In the latest episode, James and Kyle discuss the use of analytics in sports, focusing on how teams' usage has grown over time, where teams are now, and what the next frontiers are.

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01:06:21

Where we’re at Mid-2023 NHL offseason

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2023/08/21

At the midpoint of the offseason, James and Kyle assess the Erik Karlsson trade, look at what hasn't happened that was expected, and discuss some teams with glaring needs. They also address players that still haven't been signed and discuss the idea of making trades in the offseason vs the trade deadline. Teams discussed: San Jose, Pittsburgh, Montreal, Boston, Winnipeg, Calgary, Tampa Bay, Buffalo, Anaheim, and Edmonton.

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01:04:22

How NHL Teams Should Best Manage Their Salary Caps

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2023/08/03

In the latest episode, James and Kyle discuss the optimal strategy for teams to employ when managing their roster and salary cap. They discuss players' career trajectories and how to best optimize them. Specifically, they discuss the Avalanche, Devils, Ducks, Lightning, Maple Leafs, Panthers, and Sabres and how they have fared in cap/asset management.

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46:33

How Much Money Professional Athletes Actually Make

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2023/07/28

In the latest episode of the Max Term Podcast James and Kyle take you through how much money professional players actually put into their bank account. Kyle, a leading expert in athlete taxation, details how athletes are taxed and discusses the Jock Tax, while both James and Kyle further discuss other costs associated with being a professional athlete. The result is athletes make far less than their contract says, especially if they are based in a high tax state.

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29:15

How Does NHL Arbitration Work?

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2023/07/19

Note: Teams have 72 hours not 48 hours as stated in the episode to execute a buyout. In this episode James and Kyle talk through the behind the scenes of how NHL arbitration works, providing specific examples and discussing why the process is very behind the times.

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01:06:52

NHL Trades that Should Happen

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2023/07/14

The 2023 NHL offseason has seen very little action in the trade market so far. In this episode, James and Kyle solve that problem. They become GMs for a day and make some action happen. They solve Toronto's salary cap woes. They continue Chicago's, Philadelphia's, and San Jose's rebuilds. They begin rebuilds/retools in Calgary and Winnipeg. Finally, they take steps to dramatically improve Boston's, Buffalo's, Carolina's, Detroit's, Edmonton's, and Pittsburgh's rosters, with Seattle in the mix

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01:11:55

NHL Free Agency Wrap-Up

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2023/07/07

In the latest Max Term episode, James and Kyle provide a unique insight into the developing agent situation with Vlad Tarasenko. They provide a recap of where things are and some insight into how the agent business works. The hit quickly on RFAs who are going to arbitration and spend most of the episode with a look around the league after many of the top NHL UFAs have signed. They focus particularly on the Atlantic division and Metro division while hitting on Anaheim and Arizona who were two of the

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40:17

NHL Draft Recap & A Final UFA Preview

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2023/06/30

James and Kyle look back at the 2023 NHL draft, the moves made around it, what has happened since, and a look at what might happen at the start of UFA. There usually isn't anything reported BUT there are some tidbits dropped in here.

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52:24

Atlantic Division Rundown

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2023/06/27

James and Kyle take a look at the Atlantic Division as the draft and free agency are about to open.

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48:03

Metro Division Rundown

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2023/06/27

James and Kyle take a look at the Metro Division as the draft and free agency are about to open. This episode includes an interesting discussion on the Carolina Hurricanes goaltending situation and the unique cap implications of Pytor Kochetkov.

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38:19

Central Division Rundown

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2023/06/25

With the 2023 NHL draft and free agency fast approaching, James and Kyle provide a quick run through of all the NHL Central Division teams. Please note: Ryan Johansen was acquired by Colorado after the podcast was recorded. That would make them retaining Compher less likely.

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39:58

Pacific Division Rundown

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2023/06/25

With the 2023 NHL draft and free agency fast approaching, James and Kyle provide a quick run through of all the NHL Pacific Division teams.

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36:02

The Goalie Market

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2023/06/23

James and Kyle dive into both the RFA and UFA goalie market. Although there will likely be less movement than in the past years, the Toronto Maple Leafs and Boston Bruins in particular have some tough decisions to make. For teams looking to add a 1A/1B goalie, this market has some quality options.

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36:20

The UFA Defensemen Market

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2023/06/21

The 2023 NHL UFA defenseman class lacks the top end talent and depth but has some very interesting names in the middle. Kyle and James break down the class, including the early deals that were signed while rationalizing the Los Angeles Kings deal with Vladislav Gavrikov.

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32:04

The UFA Forward Market

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2023/06/19

James and Kyle discuss the overall UFA forward landscape for the 2023 class. They discuss the top names, specifically, Patrick Kane, Ryan O'Reilly, Michael Bunting, and Tyler Bertuzzi, plus some of the interesting depth players available. They discuss how some of those contract projections came to be and debate is having one better player or two depth players a better team building strategy.

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24:04

AFP Analytics Projection Model

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2023/06/17

In the inaugural episode of the Max Term Podcast James Finch and Kyle Stich take you through AFP Analytics' projection model, a discussion of the early contract signings, while providing insight into the NHL salary cap and how NHL teams and player agents negotiate contracts. The perfect listening length for your commute!

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