Episodes

  • Dallas Stars' Dilemma and Other Top RFA Extensions
    Jun 6 2025

    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?

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    58 mins
  • Matchmaking NHL Teams With the best UFA
    May 30 2025

    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?

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    1 hr and 32 mins
  • 2025 Extension Eligible Players
    May 23 2025

    What could Connor McDavid's next contract look like? Jack Eichel's? Kirill Kaprizov's? Kyle Connor's? Other top players'? How loaded will next year's UFA forward, defense, and goalie market be? Could any of the players be traded like Mikko Rantanen?

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • 2025 AFP Analytic RFA Contract Projections
    May 16 2025

    In the latest Max Term Episode, James and Kyle discuss the pending restricted free agent (RFA). What's the difference between 10.2(C), RFA, and arbitration eligible RFAs? Could we see any offer sheets this summer? Will both Bouchard and Dobson reach $10M average annual values? Could Edmonton execute a revenge offer sheet for a goalie?

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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Overviewing AFP Analytic Contract Projections - UFAs
    May 5 2025

    AFP Analytics have released their contract for the 2025 offseason. In the latest Max Term Episode, James and Kyle discuss the projection process and do a deep dive on the UFAs at forward, defense, and in goal.

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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • Looking at the Offseason for NHL Teams that Missed Playoffs
    Apr 25 2025

    In the latest episode, James and Kyle start looking at the offseason ahead for the NHL teams whose 2024-2025 season are over. Who has tough decisions ahead? Who needs to be mindful of the path they choose to go? Who needs to be careful to not get too complacent? Could Elias Pettersson be traded? Could a surprising player be traded by the Bruins?

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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Exactly How the 2025 NHL Postseason Will Play Out
    Apr 18 2025

    In the latest episode, James and Kyle revisit how wrong and occasionally right they were with their preseason picks. They give final predictions for postseason awards and exactly how the Stanley Cup playoffs will unfold. Is Toronto making it out of the first round? Who might be sunk by injuries? Who ultimately lifts the cup?

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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • Snapshot: Tortorella fired, Hill & Chychrun Extensions
    Mar 27 2025

    Snapshot episode on the Flyers firing of head coach John Tortorella, as well as analysis of recent extensions signed by Vegas Golden Knights goalie Adin Hill and Washington Capitals defenseman Jakob Chychrun.

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    32 mins
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