Max Term Podcast
de 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.
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- Current Events and Prospect Ranking · 56 min · Épisode 149James and Kyle are back to discuss some current events, as well as 2027 NHL Draft Prospects. Hellebuyck trade, Larkin & Edvinsson on the outs with Detroit, Nikishin contract, and…
- Contract Projection Update - October 2026 · 1 h 11 min · Épisode 148We don’t usually release projections in September. That said, with the new CBA rules on term and contract structure as well as the market shift that occurred this offseason, we…
- 26-27 Atlantic Division Preview · 1 h 26 min · Épisode 147James and Kyle run through the Metropolitan Division, discussing each teams additions, subtractions, and likelihood (in their opinion) of over/under point totals. Oh, and they…
- Recapping the Wild NHL Contract Landscape in the Summer of 2026 · 58 min · Épisode 146Kyle takes you through a recap of AFP Analytics' 2026 contract projections. How well did we perform? What did we learn? Which players were the biggest misses? How did NHL teams…
- 26-27 Metropolitan Division Preview · 1 h 11 min · Épisode 145James and Kyle run through the Metropolitan Division, discussing each teams additions, subtractions, and likelihood (in their opinion) of over/under point totals. Oh, and they…
- 26-27 Central Division Preview · 1 h 35 min · Épisode 144James and Kyle run through the Central Division, discussing each teams additions, subtractions, and likelihood (in their opinion) of over/under point totals. Oh, and they each…
- 26-27 Pacific Division Preview · 1 h 23 min · Épisode 143James and Kyle run through the Pacific Division, discussing each teams additions, subtractions, and likelihood (in their opinion) of over/under point totals. Oh, and they each…
- What is Left for the 2026 Offseason? · 1 h 5 min · Épisode 142James and Kyle discuss remaining RFAs to be signed, quickly touch on the few impactful UFAs still looking for a fit, as well as the slow trade markets of Connor Hellebuyck and…
- Current Events & Arbitration Talk · 1 h 20 min · Épisode 141James and Kyle discuss recent signings (Krebs, Mantha, Zegras, etc.) and recent trade rumors (Hellebuyck). Arbitration is near, so they dive into how it works, using Jamie…
- 2026 Free Agency, Offer Sheets & a New Cap Culture · 1 h 26 min · Épisode 140James and Kyle reflect on July 1st and what has followed. Where did we see some interesting trends? Did certain teams stand out? Thoughts on the Hayton and Carlsson offer sheets…
- 2026 Draft Week Recap · 1 h 37 min · Épisode 139Draft week was a busy one (not just for James and Kyle at the draft in Buffalo). Teams started to get business done. Good amount of trades, including a few sign and trades like…
- 2026 NHL Draft Prospects & Current Events · 1 h 14 min · Épisode 138A new year brings some updates to the AFP Analytics prospect model. James and Kyle discuss which players project well via the model, and they also bring in consensus rankings…
- Which Free Agent Should Each NHL Team Sign? · 1 h 26 min · Épisode 137In 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…
- Previewing 2026 Extension Eligible Players · 1 h 31 min · Épisode 136In the latest episode, James and Kyle continue working through AFP Analytics' contract projection with players eligible to sign a contract extension this summer. They go team by…
- Previewing the 2026 NHL RFA Class · 1 h 39 min · Épisode 135In the latest episode, James and Kyle continue working through AFP Analytics' contract projection with the pending RFAs. They go team by team, giving an overview of the projected…
- Previewing the 2026 NHL UFA Class · 1 h 16 min · Épisode 134James 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…
- Previewing the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs · 1 h 8 min · Épisode 133James 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…
- NHL Trades That May Be Made This Summer · 1 h 7 min · Épisode 132In 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…
- Recapping the 2026 Trade Deadline · 1 h 17 min · Épisode 131In the latest episode, James and Kyle recap the trade deadline and give their thoughts on the moves. Which trades did they like? Were there any they were questioning, whether the…
- 2026 NHL Trade Deadline - Non-Rental Market · 1 h 16 min · Épisode 130In the latest episode, James and Kyle finish a two part series looking at trade deadline options. This episode looks at some players with term (at least signed beyond this…
