Max Term Podcast

NHL 2024 Season Preview - Atlantic Division

Before getting into the season preview, James and Kyle discuss the Crosby, Krebs, Raymond, Seider, Harley, and Lindell contracts. 

They then continue their division by division season preview with a look at the Atlantic division. Who's Vegas point totals are too low? Whose too high? What fantasy hockey sleepers do each team have?

NHL 2024 Season Preview - Metro Division

With the 2024-2025 NHL season fast approaching, James and Kyle begin their division by division season previews with the Metro Division. They discuss over/under point totals, fantasy sleepers, and give their general thoughts on the teams and where they see them finishing.

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On Gaudreau Tragedy, Draisaitil, Jarvis, and Contract Projections

In an episode that gets cut short due to some tech issues, James and Kyle discuss the John and Matthew Gaudreau tragedy, the Draisaitil and Jarvis contracts, and briefly touch on where AFP Analytics' contract projections currently stand. Are there tax savings/financial reasons for the structure of Draisaitil/Jarvis contracts? James and Kyle let you know.

 

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Ranking the NHL Front Offices

Using Dom Luszczyszyn's front office rankings from The Athletic, James and Kyle discuss their thoughts on the quality of every front office. Who was ranked too high? Who too low? 

St. Louis Offer Sheets and Deep Dive on NY Rangers

James and Kyle discuss the dual-offer sheet strategy deployed by the St. Louis Blues. Was it worth it? Will either be successful?

The main focus is on whether the New York Rangers have done enough to be Cup contenders. Is their window closed? Closing? Wide open? Can they improve their roster going forward?

Offseason Deep Dive - Buffalo Sabres

In the latest episode, James and Kyle take a look at whether the Buffalo Sabres have done enough to break their historical playoff drought. Should they acquire Patrick Laine?  Is Peyton Krebs the odd many out? What's Kyle's new rule if you want to complain about lack of action for your favorite team?

Discussion of Recent NHL Happenings

In the latest episode, James and Kyle discuss the recent news in the NHL. Kyle gives his thoughts on the John Tavares tax situation before they get into recent signings and touch on some of the big RFAs still unsigned. They highlight Travis Konecny and Brock Faber as contracts that are showing that perspective needs to be adjusted with the once again rising cap. Further, there are questions on allowing Martin Necas and Ryan Lindgren to sign contracts that take them to UFA as soon as possible. What's up in Detroit and Boston? Why is Kyle gushing over Montreal's cap management?

Which NHL Teams Still Have Work to Do?

James and Kyle continue their offseason recap by discussing the remaining needs of many of the NHL teams. How can contenders like the Rangers and Colorado use their limited cap space? Have the Jets and  Sabres used their buyout savings wisely? What exactly is Pittsburgh's, Seattle's, and Detroit's plan?