Contract Buyout Calculator - Nikita Kucherov, 2026
Contract Being Bought Out
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 26 | $9,500,000 | $9,500,000 | - | $11,000,000 | $1,000,000 | $12,000,000 | $12,000,000 | ||
| 2020-21 | 27 | NMC | $9,500,000 | $9,500,000 | - | $5,000,000 | $4,000,000 | $9,000,000 | $9,000,000 | |
| 2021-22 | 28 | NMC | $9,500,000 | $9,500,000 | - | $8,500,000 | $3,500,000 | $12,000,000 | $12,000,000 | |
| 2022-23 | 29 | NMC | $9,500,000 | $9,500,000 | - | $5,000,000 | $4,000,000 | $9,000,000 | $9,000,000 | |
| 2023-24 | 30 | NMC | $9,500,000 | $9,500,000 | - | $5,000,000 | $5,000,000 | $10,000,000 | $10,000,000 | |
| 2024-25 | 31 | M-NTC | $9,500,000 | $9,500,000 | - | $4,000,000 | $5,000,000 | $9,000,000 | $9,000,000 | |
| 2025-26 | 32 | M-NTC | $9,500,000 | $9,500,000 | - | $3,000,000 | $5,000,000 | $8,000,000 | $8,000,000 | |
| 2026-27 | 33 | M-NTC | $9,500,000 | $9,500,000 | - | $3,000,000 | $4,000,000 | $7,000,000 | $7,000,000 | |
| Total | - | $44,500,000 | $31,500,000 | $76,000,000 | $76,000,000 |
Signed:
Team: Tampa Bay Lightning
GM: -
Exp. Status:
Cap %:
Clause: In 2024-25, 2025-26 and 2026-27 player submits a list of 10 teams he will accept a trade to.
Buyout Impact on Tampa Bay Lightning (Two-Thirds Buyout)
| Season | Original Compensation | Buyout Compensation | Compensation Savings | Original Caphit | Buyout Caphit | Caphit Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | $7,000,000 | $4,333,333 | $2,666,667 | $9,500,000 | $6,833,333 | $2,666,667 |
| 2027-28 | $0 | $1,333,333 | $-1,333,333 | $0 | $1,333,333 | $-1,333,333 |