Max Term Podcast

Max Term Podcast

By Kyle Stich & James FinchSportsHockey
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Max Term Podcast episodes

  • Where Do Western Conference Teams Stand?

    In the latest episode, James and Kyle look at where teams in the Western Conference stand one month into the offseason. What moves are still to come? What should teams still be looking to do? Who might have done enough? 

    1 hr 27 min
  • Where Do Eastern Conference Teams Stand?

    In the latest episode, James and Kyle look at where teams in the Eastern Conference stand one month into the offseason. What moves are still to come? What should teams still be looking to do? Who might have done enough? 

     

    Next week they will discuss the Western Conference.

    1 hr 15 min
  • What to Expect from 2025 Arbitration Hearings

    In the latest episode, Kyle flys solo to take you through what you need to know about arbitration with hearings starting Monday. How do the hearings go? Should players or teams want to go? Can they come up with an alternative contract? When can that happen? What happens after an award? Does a team have to accept it? Who can still buy players out this offseason? Which players does Kyle expect to go and who does he expect to settle?

    31 min
  • July 1st Signing Wrap-Up

    In the latest episode James and Kyle continue wrapping up the flurry of offseason moves by discussing the contracts that were signed in the first week of free agency. What contracts made sense? Which were head scratchers? Is a contract gap developing based on player role? Who got better? Are there any teams that made more questionable signings than others?

    1 hr 21 min
  • Recapping NHL Trades Around the Draft

    In the latest episode, James and Kyle start to unwind the start of the offseason by discussing the trades that occurred around the NHL draft. They provide their thoughts on the Peterka, Dobson, Coyle, Timmins, Gibson, Hague, Marner, Maccelli, Bolduc/Mailloux, and Miller trades plus a few others.

     

    Tune in next episode for their free agent signing wrap-up 

    55 min
  • An Athlete Tax Expert on If Taxes Matter in the NHL

    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?

    39 min
  • Is it the Summer of Offer Sheets in the NHL?

    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

    1 hr 15 min
  • Assessing the NHL Landscape at the Official Start of the Offseason

    In the latest episode, James and Kyle rundown where things stand with potential buyouts, trades, and free agents. Could there be any surprise buyouts? Who is in line to get more than their contract projection? Will there be any updates to AFP Analytics' contract projections? Where do things stand with trades candidates? Who moves and who stays? What about UFAs? This episode is your guide to be caught up on what could be the biggest NHL moves into July 1st.

    1 hr 20 min
  • NHL Prospect Rankings - AFP Analytics Model

    In the latest episode, James and Kyle discuss AFP Analytics' prospect model and the rankings of the 2025 NHL draft class. How is the model built? Who do they think has the potential to be a steal later in the draft? Who should teams be cautious of? Which prospects' names will they butcher the pronunciation of? 

    55 min

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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…