🚨 A new MaxTermPod is now live! A focus on extension eligible players. We go team by team, giving an overview of the projected contracts and how likely the extension could get done. Could Cale Maker, Quinn Hughes, and Macklin Celebrini reset the contract landscape? www.afpanalytics.com

Per Elliotte Friedman, Dylan Larkin has requested a trade away from the Detroit Red Wings… ⛽️->🔥 That’s another top C to throw into the rumor mill (Thomas, Hischier, Pettersson) #NHL.

Zach Werenski of the Columbus Blue Jackets has won the Norris Trophy! Voted the best defenseman in the #NHL for the 25-26 season, Werenski's skill is certainly viewed highly by our Max Stat.

🚨 A new @MaxTermPod is now live! We go team by team, giving an overview of the projected contracts and team cap situations. Could this summer see a major market shift with young players getting higher AAVs AND less term? Could there be any offer sheets? Who could be this targets? AFPAnalytics.com

Following in the footsteps of the MLSPA, the PWHLPA has voted to disclose player salaries for the first time. All players are listed here, with numbers quite low for full-time professional athletes. www.pwhlpa.com/salary-guide

Evgeni Malkin and the Pittsburgh Penguins have agreed to a new contract. The $5.5M AAV is a discount vs our projected AAV of about $6.8M. While he is older and at the end of his career, he is still very good offensively. #NHL

🚨 A new #MaxTermPod is now live! We kick off the offseason with a look at our contract projections, specifically the pending UFAs. Is there a strength to this class? Which players could provide value at their projected contract? Which contracts might we hesitate to give out? tr.ee/0PYAaK77N0

Timothy Liljegren and the @capitals.bsky.social agree to a 2 year, $3.25M AAV contract. This is very fair value for the player and team. Good work to get this done now.

With our #NHL contract projections released, we have a short article discussing our process and the 2026 contract landscape 👇 www.afpanalytics.com/post/2026-of...

There is a lot of talk around the Hughes brothers and how it impacts the future look of the New Jersey Devils. Don't forget about Nico Hischier's future. Big contract incoming👀

🚨Our 2026 Offseason Contract Projections are LIVE! 🔹Pending UFAs & RFAs 🔹7/1 Extension-Eligible Players 🔹1GP min. 🔄 RTs/Follows help us immensely. Want to further support our analytics? Consider signing up for a website subscription! #NHL www.afpanalytics.com/nhl-contract...

Lukas Reichel and the @nhlbruins.bsky.social ruins have agreed to a new deal. Our midseason projections had him receiving the minimum. This is still a pay cut, and he'll have to earn a spot in the lineup next season. He was not a regular in Boston's sole playoff series. #NHL

Looks like Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer has won the Calder Trophy, unanimously. Uhh… yeah that checks out. Elite season. #NHL

To all who have been on the lookout, we are now targeting Monday (5/18) for our offseason #NHL contract projection release. It’s a couple weeks later than our ideal time due to personal reasons. Thank you for your patience!

It’s known that Konsta Helenius is in the lineup tonight. The @sabres.com are looking for a spark. In the quoted article, we broke down why playing Helenius and burning a year off his ELC actually makes sense from a contractual standpoint. Check it out👇 #LetsGoBuffalo #NHL

#LetsGoBuffalo finds themselves in a situation where they may be weighing playing Konsta Helenius for a spark vs burning a year off his ELC. There is an argument to be made burning the year is actually a better move for their LT cap. www.afpanalytics.com/post/the-bur...

Charlie Coyle & @bluejackets.bsky.social have agreed to a 6 year, $6M AAV deal. 1) AAV is about right 2) Coyle was one of the better pending UFA forwards 3) 6 years is a lot to give someone who is 34 Food for thought... this $6M will be clear 3rd line money second half of deal. #NHL

To all who have been on the lookout, we are now targeting Monday (5/18) for our offseason #NHL contract projection release. It’s a couple weeks later than our ideal time due to personal reasons. Thank you for your patience!

#LetsGoBuffalo finds themselves in a situation where they may be weighing playing Konsta Helenius for a spark vs burning a year off his ELC. There is an argument to be made burning the year is actually a better move for their LT cap. www.afpanalytics.com/post/the-bur...

Hat trick 🎩🎩🎩 for Mitch Marner!

All three Hart Trophy finalists (TBL Nikita Kucherov, COL Nathan MacKinnon & EDM Connor McDavid) are deserving. Team/situation arguments exists for all. McDavid leading in points comfortably and playing on an "average team" could lock him in?🤔 #NHL

We reference #MaxStat (available with our website subscription) quite often, either on it's own or in our contract graphics. So... what is it? What does it provide us? Which #NHL players rate the best with Max Stat and other skills? All explained here👇 www.afpanalytics.com/post/what-is...

All 3 Norris Trophy finalists (Buffalo Sabres Rasmus Dahlin, Colorado Avalanche Cale Makar, Columbus Blue Jackets Zach Werenski) are deserving candidates. #MaxStat would suggest a slight edge for Makar. All 3 are within same ballpark of point production. This could be close in voting! #NHL

Connor Dewar and the @penguins have agreed to a new contract, avoiding unrestricted free agency for the fourth line winger. It's just about what we expected, very fair in our eyes! He has some quality traits you'd like to see from your depth forwards. #LetsGoPens #NHL

Halliday has signed a 2 year deal with the Senators. He helped in a depth role second half of the season and was likely going to receive a slight bump above the qualifying offer in our contract projection this offseason. A fair deal for someone who could win a bottom 6 role.

A little late but Dylan Holloway re-signed with #STLBlues 5 years, $7.8M AAV. We're working on offseason projections but our midseason projection was 5 years, $7.2M. This contract coming in above midseason makes sense as he had a very strong finish to the season.

Max Stat is updated! Accessible on AFPAnalytics.com with a monthly ($3) or annual ($28.80, 20% off monthly price) subscription! Check out #MNWild Matt Boldy's card👇 Now to start working on our free contract projections (comps & tax info also accessible with subscription!). #NHL

Cole Koepke signs a new deal with the Winnipeg Jets instead of hitting the UFA market. The 4th liner does well here, but it is within reason based on comps. #GoJetsGo #NHL

🚨 A new Maxtermpod is now live! We are back with a 2026 Stanley Cup playoff preview. Who do we like prevailing in each matchup? What series are good and bad matchups for the favorites? Which team could be a fun bet to make to be the eventual champs?  tr.ee/0PYAaK77N0

The Dallas Stars and Nils Lundkvist have handled their business before the playoffs! 2 years, $1.75M AAV is very reasonable for the bottom pair d-man given his $1.72M projection! #NHL #TexasHockey

🚨 ICYMI: The most recent @MaxTermPod.bsky.social released this past Friday covers trade deadline rumors that didn't come to fruition. What should we keep an eye on for this offseason? Available on all major podcast platforms! #NHL www.afpanalytics.com/max-term-pod

Svechkov and the Nashville Predators have agreed to an extension. This is a little light, even considering the no state income tax. Some of our max stat metrics point to a very useful center (good bottom 6 fit), but the lack of offense is limiting his earnings. #Smashville

🚨 All followers🚨 AFPAnalytics.com subscription options provide extra contract projection access (comps, tax, graphics), as well as Max Stat access (tables and graphics). We have the next Max Stat update currently scheduled for end of season! #NHL

🚨 A new Maxtermpod is now live! We discuss trades that might be re-visited this summer. Is Robert Thomas destined to be moved? Should have the Blues moved Binnington? How does New Jersey solve their logjam on the backend? Could the Predators or Maple Leafs blow it up this summer? tr.ee/0PYAaK77N0

🚨 A new @maxtermpod.bsky.social is now live! We recap and discuss the #NHL trade deadline. Moves that stood out? Moves we question? What about trade clauses and the Colton Parayko situation? Hear all our thoughts 👇️ tr.ee/0PYAaK77N0

Nazem Kadri has been traded from #Flames to #GoAvsGo. A second stint with Colorado, they are loading up for a cup. Very possible his offensive production numbers will shoot through the roof now.

JG Pageau has signed a contract extension with the #Isles. 3 years, $4.85M AAV. This is right in line with his projected contract. 3C locked up in New York.

Things haven't clicked in the NHL yet for Lukas Reichel. He'll now head to #NHLBruins from the #Canucks. Could the speedy forward find his game in Boston?

David Kampf has been traded from #Canucks to #ALLCAPS. A possible Nic Dowd replacement in the lineup for this season. UFA this offseason.

Scott Laughton has been traded by #LeafsForever to #GoKingsGo. He should provide bottom six level production, with some physicality. Plus he can be a faceoff specialist. He will be a UFA this offseason.

In the Schenn trade to #Isles, Jonathan Drouin was sent back to #STLBlues. Offsets some money in the deal, and provides Drouin a change of scenery as it wasn't quite clicking in NYI.

Ryan Strome is traded from #FlyTogether to the #Flames. He has good impacts at both ends of the ice this season but has been stuck in a 4th line role in ANA (abundance of forwards). Maybe he gets another shot at a bigger role in CGY. 1x5M remaining.

Bobby McMann has been traded from #LeafsForever to #SeaKraken. A fast and physical winger who can provide offensive production in Seattle's top 9. He will be a UFA, and our projection is likely a bit low after seeing the Kiefer Sherwood contract.

Justin Faulk is being traded from #STLBlues to #LGRW. He'll be able to provide a steady defensive presence and contribute a bit defensively. Good player to add to the playoff race.

Brayden Schenn has waived his NTC to go from #STLBlues to #Isles. He brings veteran, cup winning leadership to a retooling team that is performing well. Solid defensive impact. Offense has been tough this year, but let's see if a fresh start help him reset.

Elmer Soderblom is headed from #LGRW to #LetsGoPens for a 3rd rounder. Soderbom is a bottom six winger who can bring some physicality to the lineup.

Timothy Liljegren has been traded from #TheFutureIsTeal to #ALLCAPS. Not having the greatest season but does have a history of some decent metrics, the Capitals get Liljegren to replace Carlson on the #NHL roster.

Max Stat cards for today's waiver claims: #TimeToHunt: Cole Reinhardt #LetsGoFlyers: Luke Glendening #Canucks: Curtis Douglas

Nic Deslauriers is headed from #LetsGoFlyers to #CarolinaCulture. Having a decent year from impact standpoint for a guy known for hitting and fighting.

Jordan Eberle and the Seattle Kraken have agreed to a 2 year, $5.5M AAV extension. This is a bit above our projection. While important to the leadership group, Eberle's offensive abilities seem to have been declining. #SeaKraken