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Max Term 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, the business of sports, and how advanced metrics influence decision-making and on-ice performance.

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Max Term Podcast episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Max Term Podcast for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Max Term Podcast episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Max Term Podcast - CapFriendly Thoughts & NHL Business Mechanics
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06/14/24 • 51 min

James and Kyle discuss their thoughts on CapFriendly's purchase by the Washington Capitals. Why it was done? What is the impact on fans, agents, and other teams? Are they going to build their own site?

Additionally, James and Kyle discuss how sign and trades work, the importance of June 30th vs July 1st, how buyouts and qualifying offers work, and the general business of free agency.

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Max Term Podcast - 2024 Offseason Plans - Vancouver, Carolina, Nashville
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06/07/24 • 75 min

James and Kyle take a deep dive into the offseason ahead for Vancouver, Carolina, and Nashville. Why does Vancouver have to be cautious in their decision-making? Should they trade Hronek or pay him? Who are potential trade targets and free agent fits? What about for Carolina and Nashville? Could Jeff Skinner be an idea for Nashville?

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Max Term Podcast - Snapshot: Draft Week News Recap
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06/28/24 • 29 min

In this snapshot episode, James goes over some of the different signings, trades, and rumors from draft week as we get ready for the 1st round tonight!

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Max Term Podcast - Snapshot: 24 Hours to NHL UFA
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06/30/24 • 21 min

In the latest Snapshot edition, Kyle gives a quick recap of news and a look forward to NHL UFA. He also sheds a little light on the Chris Tanev situation and gives a team that has some other things cooking.

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Max Term Podcast - 2024 NHL Contract Projections - Top RFAs
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05/31/24 • 70 min

In the latest episode, James and Kyle discuss AFP Analytics' RFA contract projections for the top forwards, defensemen, and goalie. The address why many players have short and long term projections and which is smarter to do. Can Carolina make both Necas and Jarvis work? What's Casey Mittelstadt in line for? What should Vancouver do with Hronek? Why is Sean Durzai a sneaky piece for Utah? Could short-term contracts make sense for Beniers, Seider, and Harley? Why Swayman's contact projection makes sense.

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Max Term Podcast - 2024 NHL Contract Projections - Top UFAs
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05/20/24 • 70 min

AFPAnalytics' contract projections are now live! In the latest Max Term Episode, James and Kyle dive into a discussion on the top UFA players (or at least those with the highest cap hit). How did they arrive at some numbers? Which contracts would they recommend a team sign? Who would they proceed with caution or avoid? Are there any players they could see being wildly wrong on?

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Max Term Podcast - Previewing the 2024 NHL UFA Class
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05/03/24 • 57 min

James and Kyle take a look at the projected 2024 NHL UFA class to discuss the players that are likely to be available and what roles teams could potentially fill. What are the positions of strength? What are the positions of weaknesses? Can your favorite team find a center? A winger? A defenseman? A goalie?

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Max Term Podcast - NHL 2024 Offseason Potential Trade Targets
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05/10/24 • 66 min

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In what turned into a 2 Part Episode, James and Kyle go through half of the teams and discuss who might be available from their rosters. Who could the Toronto Maple Leafs trade to shake up their roster? Could a trade with the Minnesota Wild make sense? Who might be the surprise trade candidate in Vegas? Will this offseason finally see Montreal shake things up? What might be their most attractive trade asset?

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Max Term Podcast - NHL 2024 Offseason Potential Trade Targets Part 2
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05/17/24 • 75 min

In the 2nd of the trade target episode, James and Kyle go through the remaining half of the teams and discuss who might be available from their rosters. Could Leon Draisaitl, Andrei Svechnikov, Kyle Connor, or Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen be available? Could Utah make a splash? Is it open trade season in St. Louis, Seattle, or Columbus? What might be their most attractive trade assets?

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Max Term Podcast - AFP Analytics Projection Model
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06/17/23 • 24 min

In the inaugural episode of the Max Term Podcast James Finch and Kyle Stich take you through AFP Analytics' projection model, a discussion of the early contract signings, while providing insight into the NHL salary cap and how NHL teams and player agents negotiate contracts. The perfect listening length for your commute!

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FAQ

How many episodes does Max Term Podcast have?

Max Term Podcast currently has 74 episodes available.

What topics does Max Term Podcast cover?

The podcast is about Podcasts, Sports and Hockey.

What is the most popular episode on Max Term Podcast?

The episode title 'CapFriendly Thoughts & NHL Business Mechanics' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Max Term Podcast?

The average episode length on Max Term Podcast is 58 minutes.

How often are episodes of Max Term Podcast released?

Episodes of Max Term Podcast are typically released every 6 days, 23 hours.

When was the first episode of Max Term Podcast?

The first episode of Max Term Podcast was released on Jun 17, 2023.

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