Contract Buyout Calculator - Nick Paul, 2026
Contract Being Bought Out
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | 27 | NTC | $3,150,000 | $3,150,000 | - | $3,400,000 | $750,000 | $4,150,000 | $4,150,000 | |
| 2023-24 | 28 | NTC | $3,150,000 | $3,150,000 | - | $2,000,000 | $2,150,000 | $4,150,000 | $4,150,000 | |
| 2024-25 | 29 | NTC | $3,150,000 | $3,150,000 | - | - | $3,250,000 | $3,250,000 | $3,250,000 | |
| 2025-26 | 30 | NTC | $3,150,000 | $3,150,000 | - | - | $3,000,000 | $3,000,000 | $3,000,000 | |
| 2026-27 | 31 | M-NTC | $3,150,000 | $3,150,000 | - | $1,000,000 | $1,500,000 | $2,500,000 | $2,500,000 | |
| 2027-28 | 32 | M-NTC | $3,150,000 | $3,150,000 | - | $1,000,000 | $1,500,000 | $2,500,000 | $2,500,000 | |
| 2028-29 | 33 | M-NTC | $3,150,000 | $3,150,000 | - | $1,000,000 | $1,500,000 | $2,500,000 | $2,500,000 | |
| Total | - | $8,400,000 | $13,650,000 | $22,050,000 | $22,050,000 |
Signed:
Team: Tampa Bay Lightning
GM: -
Exp. Status:
Cap %:
Clause: Starting June 15, 2026 players full NTC converts to a 16 team no trade list.
Buyout Impact on Tampa Bay Lightning (Two-Thirds Buyout)
| Season | Original Compensation | Buyout Compensation | Compensation Savings | Original Caphit | Buyout Caphit | Caphit Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | $2,500,000 | $1,500,000 | $1,000,000 | $3,150,000 | $2,150,000 | $1,000,000 |
| 2027-28 | $2,500,000 | $1,500,000 | $1,000,000 | $3,150,000 | $2,150,000 | $1,000,000 |
| 2028-29 | $2,500,000 | $1,500,000 | $1,000,000 | $3,150,000 | $2,150,000 | $1,000,000 |
| 2029-30 | $0 | $500,000 | $-500,000 | $0 | $500,000 | $-500,000 |
| 2030-31 | $0 | $500,000 | $-500,000 | $0 | $500,000 | $-500,000 |
| 2031-32 | $0 | $500,000 | $-500,000 | $0 | $500,000 | $-500,000 |