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Current Events and Prospect Ranking

James and Kyle are back to discuss some current events, as well as 2027 NHL Draft Prospects. Hellebuyck trade, Larkin & Edvinsson on the outs with Detroit, Nikishin contract, and a first time…

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The @nhlbruins.bsky.social and Marat Khusnutdinov have agreed to a 3 year extension! The AAV of this deal is a bit above projection, but the extra year and a great start to the season helps increase the AAV. The most interesting thing to us? This will walk him to UFA in 2030. #NHL

🚨 NEW CONTRACT PROJECTION RELEASE 🚨 🕵️ Find them on AFPAnalytics.com! 🔊 New @maxtermpod.bsky.social talking why new projections now, the current market, and some of the new projected contracts! YouTube for video, Spotify & ApplePodcasts for audio! #NHL youtu.be/PFnc2MWSI7M

Contract Projection Update - October 2026

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🚨 NEW CONTRACT PROJECTION RELEASE 🚨 🕵️ Find them on AFPAnalytics.com! 🔊 New @maxtermpod.bsky.social talking why new projections now, the current market, and some of the new projected contracts! YouTube for video, Spotify & ApplePodcasts for audio! #NHL youtu.be/PFnc2MWSI7M

Contract Projection Update - October 2026

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🚨There won't be a new @maxtermpod.bsky.social this week. HOWEVER... if you've been listening the past few weeks (or seeing some of our posts), you know that there is a fun update coming soon... Tuesday, 10/13!👀 #NHL

The last remaining @maxtermpod.bsky.social divisional preview episode is out on Youtube and top podcast platforms. We wrap the series with the Atlantic division, discussing O/U team point totals, additions and subtractions, and fantasy sleeper! #NHL youtu.be/zPvnCW4leLE

26-27 Atlantic Division Preview

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Sam Steel and the Dallas Stars have agreed to a contract extension. Steel has developed into a solid two way forward in the bottom six for Dallas. This season, there is potential opportunity for him to take on an increased role in the top 6! #NHL

Tim Washe and the Anaheim Ducks agreed to a contract extension. A 4th line faceoff specialist, Washe was only projected at 1x$1.5M. The added term and UFA years bought makes the actual $2.25M AAV rather reasonable. #NHL

🚨 New @maxtermpod.bsky.social is out! We review the Metro division, including our opinions on O/U's and fantasy sleepers! Find it on YouTube (and all major pod platforms), give it a like and subscribe! #NHL youtu.be/tctBne59LTo?...

26-27 Metropolitan Division Preview

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Cutter Gauthier and the Anaheim Ducks have agreed to a contract. While not the 8 year max term, @pierrevlebrun.bsky.social mentioned earlier that this deal potentially would include a front loaded structure that would not be allowed after tonight. That soft deadline likely helped get this done! #NHL

Justin Sourdif and the Washington Capitals sneak in here and get a #MaxTerm 8 year deal done. Sourdif had a very strong year this season and will look to build on it! Another step in production and this could end up VERY team friendly! #NHL

Alex Newhook, a third line forward, signed an extension with the Montreal Canadiens! He shined in the playoffs for Montreal. He'll look to take that momentum into the 26-27 season. #NHL

Yeah, that's about right! Xhekaj needed a new deal with the Montreal Canadiens for this season and now he has it. The bottom pair defenseman absolutely brings the physicality! #NHL

EXTENSION IMPACT🚨 After extending Ostlund, the #Sabres should have north of $30M (per CapWages) next year. Skinner buyout decreases 4M, Zucker's 4.75M & some other smaller deals coming off the books too. Quinn, Kulich, Crevier are pending RFAs! Running it back is affordable #NHL

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Noah Ostlund and the Buffalo Sabres have agreed to a long term extension! We only had a ST projection as a LT deal based on comps was unlikely. $6.6M likely ends up being a long term steal for Buffalo in this new cap environment! Ostlund had solid impacts in his first #NHL year!

EXTENSION IMPACT🚨 Even with the Batherson deal, it looks like the #Senators should have plenty of space to work with ($30M-$31M per CapWages). Even if they were to keep all pending free agents (very unlikley), they'd still have somewhere in the $5M-$7M range to work with! #NHL

AFP Analytics@afpanalytics.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Drake Batherson & the Ottawa Senators sneak in a 8yr #MaxTerm contract extension! Originally projected at 6yr/~9.8 AAV, not a shock (especially with the market shift this offseason) to see him slot in right above Kempe and Tuch. The elite scoring winger stays in Ottawa long term! #NHL

We have fixed a bug on our website and our contract graphics that was specifically impacting the way the cap hit percentage was being calculated for the actual signed extensions. (1/2)

Ryan Leonard & the Washington Capitals have agreed to a contract extension! This deal is a projection in itself of what Leonard is expected to be. He has top 6 scoring potential but will need to take another step or two from last season to provide the value expected from this deal. #NHL

Drake Batherson & the Ottawa Senators sneak in a 8yr #MaxTerm contract extension! Originally projected at 6yr/~9.8 AAV, not a shock (especially with the market shift this offseason) to see him slot in right above Kempe and Tuch. The elite scoring winger stays in Ottawa long term! #NHL

Noah Ostlund and the Buffalo Sabres have agreed to a long term extension! We only had a ST projection as a LT deal based on comps was unlikely. $6.6M likely ends up being a long term steal for Buffalo in this new cap environment! Ostlund had solid impacts in his first #NHL year!

🚨 A new @maxtermpod.bsky.social is live! Episode 2 of our divisional preview series is on the central division! Based off O/U point totals, how well do we think each team will do? We discuss additions, subtractions & fantasy sleepers! Available on all major platforms! #NHL youtu.be/x_9uzEXaYj8?...

26-27 Central Division Preview

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John Klingberg has officially retired. Primarily known for his time with the Dallas Stars , he also spent time in the #NHL with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Edmonton Oilers & San Jose Sharks. Known as a offensive defenseman, his best season was in 17-18 with DAL, producing a 8-59-67 line.

Fraser Minten & the Boston Bruins have agreed to a long term extension! We only had a short term projection (a mistake on our part). That said, we like this deal for the Bruins. Minten ultimately played 2nd line minutes at 5v5 with promising results in his first full #NHL season.

A new @maxtermpod.bsky.social is live! We begin our season preview series with the pacific division! Based off O/U point totals, how well do we think each team will do? We discuss additions, subtractions & fantasy sleepers! Available on all major platforms! #NHL youtu.be/muxGpFx03vA?...

26-27 Pacific Division Preview

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Eeli Tolvanen to the New York Rangers! A late offseason signing, it isn't a shock to see him come in well under projection. Even though his production was standard, his skills this past season were down, per our #MaxStat. Could be a solid rebound candidate for #NYR. #NHL

After a brief hiatus, we are back with a new @maxtermpod.bsky.social! What is Left for the 2026 Offseason? We discuss RFAs and UFAs needing new deals, as well as the rather quiet trade market. Available wherever you get your podcasts. Video on YouTube! #NHL youtu.be/ZDWSFbFsJ08

What is Left for the 2026 Offseason?

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Ville Koivunen and the Pittsburgh Penguins have agreed to a long term contract. The deal is a shock at first, but they have the cap space now to potentially try and profit on his offensive potential. Worst case, $4M is quickly becoming bottom six, even 4th line money. #NHL

Wes Crosby@othernhlcrosby.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Penguins announce they've signed Ville Koivunen to an eight-year contract with an AAV of $4 million. Runs through 2033-34.

Graf, a top-9 winger for the San Jose Sharks, certainly arrived in his first full season (46 points). That seems to have led to a very nice short term deal, even considering he was a 10.2(c) free agent. He'll be RFA w/ 1 year until free agency at the end of this deal! #NHL

Tommy Novak & the Pittsburgh Penguins have agreed to a contract extension. A solid middle six forward who has split time between center and wing, Novak can provide secondary scoring. This deal comes in a little low considering his role/ability. Great work Dubas & team. #NHL

The San Jose Sharks & Macklin Celebrini have agreed to an extension that will kick in for the 27-28 season. He was THE player to watch out for to keep pushing north beyond the Carlsson $18M AAV. This deal is in a reasonable spot considering the market shift this offseason. #NHL

🚨 A new @MaxTermPod is live! We recap a busy week in the #NHL and provide some in-sight into upcoming arbitration cases. Could Kane & Hellebuyck end up in Buffalo? What are the #NYR up to? How might Jamie Drysdale's arbitration hearing go? Available on all major platforms! youtu.be/_-Ph9lDpL6E?...

2026 Free Agency, Offer Sheets, and a New Cap Culture

James and Kyle reflect on July 1st and what has followed. Where did we see some interesting trends? Did certain teams stand out? Thoughts on the Hayton and Carlsson offer sheets, a shifting cap…

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