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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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37:29

Is it time to worry about re-signing Kempe or Tuch?

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2025/11/08

Kyle is back with the panic meter this time focusing on Adrian Kempe and Alex Tuch. How has the contract landscape changed, especially with Necas extending and does that cause concern for the Kings or Sabres?How does Logan Cooley's extension with Utah impact other young stars? Is there any cause for panic?

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36:53

My Favorite NHL Team has a Star Player Unsigned -...

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2025/09/26

We interrupt our season preview series to have Kyle bring you an episode looking at whether or not you should panic over your team's star player not having signed a contract? Edmonton/McDavid, Minnesota/Kaprizov, Vegas/Eichel, Winnipeg/Connor, Colorado/Necas, Los Angeles/Kempe, Buffalo/Tuch.He also discusses the remaining RFAs (Evanglista, McTavish, L. Hughes) and if there is cause for concern there.

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91:28

2025 Season Preview - Pacific Division

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2025/09/12

With the NHL season around the corner, James and Kyle continue their season previews with the Pacific Division. Which teams do they expect to outperform their projected point totals? Who are some fantasy hockey sleepers? What concerns do they have with teams? What are some reasons for optimism for each team?

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01:08:29

McDavid, Bedard, Nazar, and Contract Projection Wrap-Up

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2025/08/29

In the latest episode, James and Kyle discuss the McDavid and Bedard contract situations. Should Oilers' fans be worried? What should be made of Nazar getting his deal before Bedard? Was that a good contract?Additionally, they discuss the misses and lessons learned from this year's contract projections.

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01:40:30

Who are the Best Front Offices in the NHL?

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2025/08/22

In the latest episode, James and Kyle discuss which teams' front offices are the best in the league. What makes them good? Are there reasons for concern or optimism for your team?Catch the worst in the previous episode.

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39:00

An Athlete Tax Expert on If Taxes Matter in the NHL

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2025/06/27

In the latest episode, Kyle flies solo and drops his knowledge on athlete taxation. Does it matter? If so, how much? Why is it talked about so much more now than 10 years ago? Can teams work around it? What are the important considerations for players and their agents when negotiating contracts?

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01:14:43

Is it the Summer of Offer Sheets in the NHL?

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2025/06/24

In the latest episode, James and Kyle discuss the potential for offer sheets this summer. Who is eligible to receive one? Which teams can give one? Which teams and players could be potential targets and will those attempts be successful? How can offer sheets be structured to give them the best chance of success? James and Kyle will take you through the answers to all of those questions

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01:31:37

Matchmaking NHL Teams With the best UFA

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2025/05/30

In the latest episode, James and Kyle play match-maker finding the perfect fit between team and UFA players. The rules - no player can be picked to stay with their current team and no player can be used twice. Who matches with Mitch Marner? Brock Boeser? John Tavares? Nikolaj Ehlers? Aaron Ekblad? Sam Bennett? Do any top players not get matched? Who are some of the best value matches?

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01:04:53

2025 Extension Eligible Players

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2025/05/23

What could Connor McDavid's next contract look like? Jack Eichel's? Kirill Kaprizov's? Kyle Connor's? Other top players'? How loaded will next year's UFA forward, defense, and goalie market be? Could any of the players be traded like Mikko Rantanen?

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01:13:56

2025 AFP Analytic RFA Contract Projections

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2025/05/16

In the latest Max Term Episode, James and Kyle discuss the pending restricted free agent (RFA). What's the difference between 10.2(C), RFA, and arbitration eligible RFAs? Could we see any offer sheets this summer? Will both Bouchard and Dobson reach $10M average annual values? Could Edmonton execute a revenge offer sheet for a goalie?

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01:18:24

Overviewing AFP Analytic Contract Projections - UFAs

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2025/05/05

AFP Analytics have released their contract for the 2025 offseason. In the latest Max Term Episode, James and Kyle discuss the projection process and do a deep dive on the UFAs at forward, defense, and in goal.

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31:49

Snapshot: Tortorella fired, Hill & Chychrun Extensions

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2025/03/27

Snapshot episode on the Flyers firing of head coach John Tortorella, as well as analysis of recent extensions signed by Vegas Golden Knights goalie Adin Hill and Washington Capitals defenseman Jakob Chychrun.

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57:53

How the NHL Trade Deadline Could Impact the Offseason

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2025/03/18

In the latest episode, James and Kyle dive into the offseason ramifications of what did and didn't occur at the trade deadline. Is Mitch Marner on his way out of Toronto? How does Rantanen's contract impact him and what is the trickle down effect on Boeser? What was the JJ Peterka and New York Rangers rumors about? Could that foreshadow something? Did any GMs give any subtle clues on the future of their players? Finally, what should be made of some recent extensions?

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01:31:31

Analysis of the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline

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2025/03/11

In the latest episode, James and Kyle run through all the trades from March 1st until the end of the NHL trade deadline. How did Carolina do with the Mikko Rantanen trade? Did Buffalo do well in the Dylan Cozens trade? Did Toronto use their assets wisely? Did Boston do well in their teardown? Did Winnipeg do enough? Were there any head scratching decisions? How important is winning the Atlantic and Central? Did that contribute to some decisions?

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01:06:24

NHL Trade Deadline Top Trade Targets (Kyle's Version)

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2025/02/25

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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01:09:30

NHL CBA Changes That Make Sense

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2025/01/31

In the latest episode, James and Kyle discuss potential changes to the CBA:How OT can be improved Offside/Goalie Interference Reviews 3-2-1 Point System No-Trade Clauses Max Terms Buyouts Tax-Neutral CBA Expansion

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01:14:25

Bouncing around Current NHL topics

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2024/12/06

In the latest episode, James and Kyle hit on some "current events" - starting with the Blackhawks coaching change, talking about teams with the most smoke around them - Predators, Islanders, Rangers, Sabres - some thoughts on 4 Nations and who is over/under performing.

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39:06

Snapshot: Shea Theodore, Alexis Lafreniere, Jake McCabe

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2024/11/01

In the latest snapshot edition, Kyle takes you through analysis on Shea Theodore's, Alexis Lafreniere's, and Jake McCabe's recent contract signings. Kyle addresses: Were the contracts fair-value? What are the bigger picture impacts? Why does the deferred compensation make sense for McCabe?

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01:27:12

Discussion of Recent NHL Happenings

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2024/08/02

In the latest episode, James and Kyle discuss the recent news in the NHL. Kyle gives his thoughts on the John Tavares tax situation before they get into recent signings and touch on some of the big RFAs still unsigned. They highlight Travis Konecny and Brock Faber as contracts that are showing that perspective needs to be adjusted with the once again rising cap. Further, there are questions on allowing Martin Necas and Ryan Lindgren to sign contracts that take them to UFA as soon as possible. What's

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01:23:20

Which NHL Teams Still Have Work to Do?

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2024/07/26

James and Kyle continue their offseason recap by discussing the remaining needs of many of the NHL teams. How can contenders like the Rangers and Colorado use their limited cap space? Have the Jets and Sabres used their buyout savings wisely? What exactly is Pittsburgh's, Seattle's, and Detroit's plan?

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