James Finch
jamesfinch.bsky.social
James Finch
@jamesfinch.bsky.social
Analyst at @afpanalytics.bsky.social - NHL Contract/Cap/Team Building Enthusiast - 1/2 of MaxTermPod - St. John Fisher University Graduate - Go Yankees and Jags
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On the most recent @MaxTermPod.bsky.social episode, @kylestich.bsky.social & @jamesfinch.bsky.social discussed how they would go about building the Canadian Olympic roster. Available wherever you get your podcasts! #NHL #Olympics linktr.ee/afpanalytics
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December 10, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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Thanks to all those who contributed to our work. We decided to donate ALL proceeds to Rochester Emergency Veterinary Services. If you'd like to donate yourself, it would be appreciated by all pet owners in the Rochester, NY area.

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November 5, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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We lied. New @MaxTermPod.bsky.social dropped this morning. @kylestich.bsky.social talks how the Necas deal could impact Kempe and Tuch, how the Cooley deal impacts other RFA Cs like Bedard, Fantilli & Carlsson, as well as panic meter for all involved. Available wherever you get your podcasts! #NHL
Due to some technical difficulties, we do not have a @MaxTermPod.bsky.social episode releasing today. We will be back next week! #NHL
November 8, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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Logan Cooley & the Utah Mammoth have agreed to an extension. A little above projected AAV, but makes sense with an extra UFA year bought. He’s the first of the star ELC RFA centers to sign, setting the market! #NHL #TusksUp
October 29, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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Harley and the Dallas Stars agree to a deal just about at projection. A fair #MaxTerm deal, yet most long term deals for stars his age are going to age very well for the team in this cap climate. #NHL #TexasHockey
October 28, 2025 at 11:10 PM
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Igor Shesterkin is considered one of the better goalies in the #NHL. But did the New York Rangers make the necessary moves in front of him to return to the playoffs this season? #NYR @maxtermpod.bsky.social
October 8, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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With Sasha Barkov (3X Selke Trophy winner) out for the most of the season, @jamesfinch.bsky.social & @kylestich.bsky.social chose Sam Reinhart as their Selke favorite. Other candidates? Listen to the most recent @MaxTermPod for more predictions and details! #NHL #TimeToHunt linktr.ee/afpanalytics
October 7, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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WOW! Minnesota Wild fans, @jamesfinch.bsky.social is making a bold prediction that a Stanley Cup run is in your future (along with a big trade addition mid season👀)! Listen to the most recent @maxtermpod.bsky.social for more predictions and details! #NHL #MNWild linktr.ee/afpanalytics
October 7, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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Connor McDavid comes in at a shorter term and lower AAV than projected. He will cash in again soon, leading to lower AAV. But below Draisaitl!? Leaves Oilers space for other moves! #NHL #LetsGoOilers
October 6, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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Jake Walman gets 7x7 from the Oilers, an increase in term and AAV over projected. Top4 d-man locked in long term. Solid deal for both siders, increased AAV makes since with the increased term. #NHL #LetsGoOilers
October 6, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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Filip Gustavsson & the Minnesota Wild have agreed to an extension. Term & AAV a touch below projected, but this is a fair deal. Only thing we’d say is after the Demko extension, possible this projection would’ve went up mid year… #NHL #MNWild
October 4, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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Luke Evangelista finally gets his contract done with #Smashville. Absolutely no reason for negotiations to have dragged out for this long with it coming in just a touch above projection. #NHL
October 4, 2025 at 12:22 AM
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Jackson LaCombe gets PAID by the Anaheim Ducks. #MaxTerm with more UFA years bought gets him to $9M AAV. He’s their #1 and if he can repeat last season or even improve, this could age well for the Ducks! #NHL #FlyTogether
October 2, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Niko Mikkola and the Florida Panthers have agreed to a #MaxTerm extension! The deal is 3 years over projected but for a lower AAV! Team friendly contract for the shutdown top4 d-man! #NHL #TimeToHunt
October 2, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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🚨 A new Max Term Podcast episode is live! We continue our series of previewing each division with the pacific division! O/U point totals, fantasy sleepers, concerns/optimism and more! Available wherever you get your podcasts! #NHL linktr.ee/afpanalytics
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September 12, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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A new Max Term Podcast episode is live! @jamesfinch.bsky.social provides a free agency preview on what has happened in the last week & what is left to happen over the next few days. Singings, trades, rumors, UFA landscape, & more! Available wherever you get your podcasts! #NHL linktr.ee/afpanalytics
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June 30, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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🚨 A new Max Term Podcast episode is live! We discuss the Dallas Stars extension dilemma (Robertson & Harley), as well many other extension eligible RFAs. Available wherever you get your podcasts! #TexasHockey #NHL
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June 6, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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32 UFAs placed to 32 teams. Twice. @jamesfinch.bsky.social and @kylestich.bsky.social run through their free agent fits on the latest Max Term Podcast episode. Available wherever you get your podcasts! #NHL linktr.ee/afpanalytics
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June 5, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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We just had a really fun Max Term Podcast episode go live yesterday! @jamesfinch.bsky.social and @kylestich.bsky.social each picked 32 UFA/Team fits, without any player returning to his current club. Available wherever you get your podcasts! #NHL
May 31, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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🚨A new Max Term Pod episode is live where we discuss the July 1st extension eligible players from the 2026 UFA class. McDavid, Kaprizov, Eichel, and more! Available wherever you get your podcasts! #NHL #LetsGoOilers #MNWild #VegasBorn t.co/Toh7PmW05U
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May 23, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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🚨 2025 FINAL #NHL CONTRACT PROJECTIONS🚨
-2025 free agents & 7/1 extensions, in doc below & on CapWages.com!
-New Max Term Podcast discussing the UFA class!
-New AFP tip jar: buymeacoffee.com/afpanalytics
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AFPAnalytics NHL Contract Projections 2025-2026
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May 5, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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On topic of tips: Content is NOT being put behind a paywall. If you would like to support our ability to continue putting out and growing our hockey content, any tip is greatly appreciated. 10% of tips will be donated to Rochester Emergency Veterinary Services (REVS).
May 5, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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While our contract graphics are not publicly accessible at this time, feel free to request a graphic and we'll do our best to send it out soon! Here is our Knies long term deal!👇 #LeafsForever #NHL
May 5, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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April 19, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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Catching up a little over here where skies are blue. We find the Iafallo deal to also be pretty fair for both the player and the Winnipeg Jets. Good work Cheveldayoff!
April 17, 2025 at 5:20 PM