Contract Buyout Calculator - Nick Paul, 2027

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
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