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Max Term Podcast

Max Term Podcast

By: Kyle Stich & James Finch
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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 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, the business of sports, and how advanced metrics influence decision-making and on-ice performance.Copyright 2023 All rights reserved. Hockey
Episodes
  • Previewing the 2026 NHL UFA Class

    Previewing the 2026 NHL UFA Class
    May 22 2026

    James and Kyle are back to preview AFP Analytic's 2026 contract projections starting with the pending UFAs. Is there a strength to this class? Which players could provide value at their projected contract? Which contracts might we hesitate to give out?

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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • Previewing the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

    Previewing the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs
    Apr 17 2026

    James and Kyle are back with a Stanley Cup playoff preview! Somehow, they completely agree on what will happen in the Eastern Conference but have some big differences of opinion out West. Who do they like prevailing in each matchup? What series are good and bad matchups for the favorites? Can anyone or anything stop the Colorado Avalanche? Which team could be a fun bet to make to be the eventual champs?

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • NHL Trades That May Be Made This Summer

    NHL Trades That May Be Made This Summer
    Mar 20 2026

    In the latest episode, James and Kyle discuss players who were rumored to be discussed in trades leading up to the trade deadline, were not moved, but might be re-visited this summer. Is Robert Thomas destined to be moved? Should have the Blues moved Binnington? How does New Jersey solve their logjam on the backend? Could the Predators or Maple Leafs blow it up this summer?
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    1 hr and 8 mins
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