Max Term Podcast

James 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, a shifting cap culture, and more!

Draft 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 Raddysh to the Leafs and Tuch to the Capitals. We discuss all the happenings leading up to free agency!

A 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 (a.k.a scouting) to help identify where some potential value could be found at different points in the early rounds. Current Events: SJS/BUF Kesselring trade, TOR/PHI Woll trade, COL/NSH Colton trade.

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 Alex Tuch? Rasmus Andersson? Darren Raddysh? John Carlson? Anders Lee? Do any top players not get matched? Who are some of the best value matches?

In 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 team, giving an overview of the projected contracts and how likely the extension could get done. Could Cale Maker, Quinn Hughes, and Macklin Celebrini reset the contract landscape? Are there are sneaky important extensions...

In 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 contracts and team cap situations. Could this summer see a major market shift with young players getting higher AAVs AND less term? Could there be any offer sheets? Who could be this targets?

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? 

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 c...

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?

In 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 return, fit, or logic of the move. They also give their thoughts on no trade clauses and the Colton Parayko situation.

In 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 season). Could the Blues shake things up? Can Montreal or Carolina land a BIG fish? Will Calgary and/or Vancouver fully commit to a rebuild/retool? What direction could Toronto go?

In the latest episode, James and Kyle begin a two part series looking at trade deadline options. This first episode looks at the rental options. Which teams are sellers? What teams could fill needs and buy? Are there positions or skillsets more prevalent than others? 

In the latest episode, James and Kyle discuss what is potentially an impending contract/salary cap bubble in the NHL and how future salaries might be impacted. Tune in to learn how the rising cap and prevalent long-term contracts are potentially creating an environment where teams might run out of players to pay.

We're back!!! AFP Analytics is happy to debut our midseason contract projection hosted on our brand new website. In this episode we touch on some notable contracts signed in the last month and discuss some of the big contracts to come. What will it cost Buffalo to keep Alex Tuch. Should they? What other forwards could be available in free agency? What might Andersson cost Vegas to retain? Who are...

In the latest episode, James and Kyle finish their Olympic roster discussion with Sweden, Finland, and a quick rundown of the other European teams. Who's in? Who's out? What players are very much on the bubble? Who are some former NHL players that you might not expect to still be playing that you'll see when the tournament starts?

In the latest episode, James and Kyle continue their Olympic roster discussion with Team USA. Who's in? Who's out? What players are very much on the bubble? How many of their young superstars will have a spot? Are there any under the radar honorable mentions? Next up - European Teams

In the latest episode, James and Kyle discuss what Canada's Olympic roster may look like. Who's in? Who's out? What players are very much on the bubble? How many of their young superstars will have a spot? Are there any under the radar honorable mentions? Next up - Team USA

In the latest episode, James and Kyle embrace the upcoming American Thanksgiving and discuss what each NHL team should be thankful for - Success? Player(s)? Coaches? Management? Location?

In the latest episode James and Kyle hit on the Wedgewood and Pinto extensions. Are they fair value? Further, they discuss the youth movement that has occurred this season with many players still on their entry level contracts in the Art Ross race. Which teams have they enjoyed watching early?  Finally, they have a deeper discussion on the Sabres and what the path forward might be. Kyle believes h...

Kyle is back with the panic meter this time focusing on Adrian Kempe and Alex Tuch. How has the contract landscape changed, especially with Necas extending and does that cause concern for the Kings or Sabres? How does Logan Cooley's extension with Utah impact other young stars? Is there any cause for panic?

In the latest episode, James and Kyle eat Halloween candy. Tell you which candies are good and which NHL team they best represent. Come for the NHL takes and stay for the candy hot takes.

In the latest episode, James and Kyle explore how prevalent no trade clauses, signing bonus, and Max Term are in NHL contracts. How differently do teams approach contract structure? Does it make a difference in on-ice success? Find out all those answers in this episode.

In the latest episode, James and Kyle discuss recent contracts signed and how they have or haven't influenced contracts still to come. Should Sabres fans panic that Alex Tuch isn't signed? Kings fans with Kempe? Did Kaprizov or Connor influence that? Why is the RFA landscape as murky as ever? Did Lane Hutson's contract complicate things?

With the NHL regular season upon us, James and Kyle tell you, with 100% accuracy* how the season will play out. Who will make the playoffs, win the awards, and lift The Cup?    *Probably more like 100% inaccuracy

With the NHL season around the corner, James and Kyle continue their season previews with the Metro Division. Which teams do they expect to outperform their projected point totals? Who are some fantasy hockey sleepers? What concerns do they have with teams? What are some reasons for optimism for each team?