Contract Buyout Calculator - Ethan Gauthier, 2026
Contract Being Bought Out
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 18 | $896,667 | $950,000 | - | $95,000 | - | $95,000 | - | ELC | |
| 2024-25 | 19 | $865,000 | $918,333 | $80,000 | $95,000 | - | $95,000 | - | ELC | |
| 2025-26 | 20 | $833,333 | $860,000 | $80,000 | $95,000 | $775,000 | $870,000 | $82,500 | ELC | |
| 2026-27 | 21 | $833,333 | $860,000 | - | - | $775,000 | $775,000 | $82,500 | ELC | |
| 2027-28 | 22 | $833,333 | $860,000 | - | - | $855,000 | $855,000 | $82,500 | ELC | |
| Total | $160,000 | $285,000 | $2,405,000 | $2,690,000 | $247,500 |
Signed:
Team: Tampa Bay Lightning
GM: -
Exp. Status:
Note: This entry level contract slid two seasons as player did not meet the games played threshold to start the contract.
Buyout Impact on Tampa Bay Lightning (One-Third Buyout)
| Season | Original Compensation | Buyout Compensation | Compensation Savings | Original Caphit | Buyout Caphit | Caphit Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | $775,000 | $135,833 | $639,167 | $833,333 | $194,166 | $639,167 |
| 2027-28 | $855,000 | $135,833 | $719,167 | $833,333 | $114,166 | $719,167 |
| 2028-29 | $0 | $135,833 | $-135,833 | $0 | $135,833 | $-135,833 |
| 2029-30 | $0 | $135,833 | $-135,833 | $0 | $135,833 | $-135,833 |