Max Term Podcast

Author: 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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Genres: Hockey, Sports

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2026 NHL Trade Deadline - Non-Rental Market
Episode 130
Friday, 27 February, 2026

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?