Max Term Podcast

Free Agency Preview: What Has Happened & What is Left to Happen

In this free agency preview episode, James runs through recent signings and trades from draft weekend, discusses trade rumors, potential happenings with current RFAs, and how the free agent market is currently shaping up. Happy Free Agency!

An Athlete Tax Expert on If Taxes Matter in the NHL

In the latest episode, Kyle flies solo and drops his knowledge on athlete taxation. Does it matter? If so, how much? Why is it talked about so much more now than 10 years ago? Can teams work around it? What are the important considerations for players and their agents when negotiating contracts?

Is it the Summer of Offer Sheets in the NHL?

In the latest episode, James and Kyle discuss the potential for offer sheets this summer. Who is eligible to receive one? Which teams can give one? Which teams and players could be potential targets and will those attempts be successful? How can offer sheets be structured to give them the best chance of success? James and Kyle will take you through the answers to all of those questions

Assessing the NHL Landscape at the Official Start of the Offseason

In the latest episode, James and Kyle rundown where things stand with potential buyouts, trades, and free agents. Could there be any surprise buyouts? Who is in line to get more than their contract projection? Will there be any updates to AFP Analytics' contract projections? Where do things stand with trades candidates? Who moves and who stays? What about UFAs? This episode is your guide to be caught up on what could be the biggest NHL moves into July 1st.

NHL Prospect Rankings - AFP Analytics Model

In the latest episode, James and Kyle discuss AFP Analytics' prospect model and the rankings of the 2025 NHL draft class. How is the model built? Who do they think has the potential to be a steal later in the draft? Who should teams be cautious of? Which prospects' names will they butcher the pronunciation of? 

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?

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?

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?