Max Term Podcast

Max Term Podcast

By Kyle Stich & James FinchSportsHockey
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Max Term Podcast episodes

  • Top NHL Trade Targets - What's the Price & Who Can Pay It?

    In the latest episode, James and Kyle take you through the NHL players who have the most trade smoke around them. Where will players like Jason Robertson, Marco Rossi, Bo Byram, and JJ Peterka wind up and what will the cost be? What more do the Rangers have up their sleeves? Who could be on the way out and what could be coming back?

    1 hr 15 min
  • Dallas Stars' Dilemma and Other Top RFA Extensions

    In the latest episode, James and Kyle discuss the restricted free agents (RFAs) eligible for extensions starting with the dilemma the Dallas Stars might face with Jason Robertson and Thomas Harley. What are their options to be able to keep both? Why does Chicago have a tough decision with Bedard and how much will that cost them? How will Fantilli, Cooley, and Carlson slot salary wise? How should Calgary approach signing Dustin Wolf? Why is Zach Benson a unique case? What to make of some of the other top RFA extension eligible players? Who may and may not get contracts done this offseason and will order matter?

    59 min
  • Matchmaking NHL Teams With the best UFA

    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?

    1 hr 32 min
  • 2025 Extension Eligible Players

    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? 

    1 hr 5 min
  • 2025 AFP Analytic RFA Contract Projections

    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?

    1 hr 14 min
  • Looking at the Offseason for NHL Teams that Missed Playoffs

    In the latest episode, James and Kyle start looking at the offseason ahead for the NHL teams whose 2024-2025 season are over. Who has tough decisions ahead? Who needs to be mindful of the path they choose to go? Who needs to be careful to not get too complacent? Could Elias Pettersson be traded? Could a surprising player be traded by the Bruins? 

    1 hr 15 min
  • Exactly How the 2025 NHL Postseason Will Play Out

    In the latest episode, James and Kyle revisit how wrong and occasionally right they were with their preseason picks. They give final predictions for postseason awards and exactly how the Stanley Cup playoffs will unfold. Is Toronto making it out of the first round? Who might be sunk by injuries?  Who ultimately lifts the cup?

    1 hr 17 min
  • How the NHL Trade Deadline Could Impact the Offseason

    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?

    58 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…