Episodes

  • NHL 2024 Offseason Potential Trade Targets
    May 10 2024

    In what turned into a 2 Part Episode, James and Kyle go through half of the teams and discuss who might be available from their rosters. Who could the Toronto Maple Leafs trade to shake up their roster? Could a trade with the Minnesota Wild make sense? Who might be the surprise trade candidate in Vegas? Will this offseason finally see Montreal shake things up? What might be their most attractive trade asset?

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Previewing the 2024 NHL UFA Class
    May 3 2024

    James and Kyle take a look at the projected 2024 NHL UFA class to discuss the players that are likely to be available and what roles teams could potentially fill. What are the positions of strength? What are the positions of weaknesses? Can your favorite team find a center? A winger? A defenseman? A goalie?

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    57 mins
  • Snapshot: Was Lindy Ruff a Good Hire?
    Apr 23 2024

    In another Max Term Snapshot, Kyle talks through whether or not Sabres' fans should be happy with the Buffalo Sabres hiring Lindy Ruff for a second time or was this more of a PR decision? Could have they done better? Kyle looks through the numbers to discuss while also laying out his concerns.

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    19 mins
  • NHL 2024 Playoffs, Sabres, Utah
    Apr 19 2024

    In the latest episode, James and Kyle discuss the first round playoff matchups. Additionally, they give their thoughts on the Buffalo Sabres' coaching vacancy and the move from Arizona to Utah for the Coyotes.

    How many times does Kyle say Utah Yotes in this episode? And why was Johan Larsson referenced? Tune in to find out.

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Snapshot: Jeff Skinner - Buyout vs. Trade, Cap Perspective
    Apr 18 2024

    In the first snapshot episode, James dives into a conversation we've seen a bit on X: What do the Sabres do (if anything) with Jeff Skinner? IF they decide to move him, James breaks down what a buyout would look like, as well as a potential trade scenario (yes, we know Skinner has a NMC) from a salary cap perspective. As far as our own opinions on what the Sabres should do with Skinner... that'll have to wait for a later in depth episode on the Buffalo Sabres offseason.

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    13 mins
  • How Acquiring Byram Changes the Sabres' Future
    Apr 10 2024

    At the trade deadline, the Buffalo Sabres made a hockey trade that saw them send out a center for a defenseman. What is the long-term impact of the trade? How does it change their core? Does this mean more moves are coming in the offseason? James and Kyle talk through these questions to try to provide some answer on the impact of the Mittelstadt for Byram trade for the Buffalo Sabres

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    40 mins
  • Would NHL Teams Still Make Their Deadline Trades?
    Apr 3 2024

    James and Kyle discuss how well players who have been moved leading up to the trade deadline have fit with their new team. Would Vancouver like to hit an undo button? Did Boston make one of the sneakier good deadlines acquisitions? What was Calgary's under the radar pick up? Who else would undo and who would make the trade again?

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Why Gustav Forsling's Contract isn't Really a Discount
    Mar 19 2024

    In the latest episode, James and Kyle discuss why the AFP Analytics projection for Gustav Forsling was not as wrong as it might seem. Taxes matter and James and Kyle, a leading expert, discuss the advantage a situation like Florida provides. They also hit on other factors that matter when a player signs a contract.

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    34 mins