Contract Buyout Calculator - Zach Werenski, 2026
Contract Being Bought Out
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | 25 | $9,583,333 | $9,583,333 | - | $2,000,000 | $8,000,000 | $10,000,000 | $10,000,000 | ||
| 2023-24 | 26 | NMC | $9,583,333 | $9,583,333 | - | $2,000,000 | $10,000,000 | $12,000,000 | $12,000,000 | |
| 2024-25 | 27 | NMC | $9,583,333 | $9,583,333 | - | $2,000,000 | $9,500,000 | $11,500,000 | $11,500,000 | |
| 2025-26 | 28 | NMC | $9,583,333 | $9,583,333 | - | $2,000,000 | $7,500,000 | $9,500,000 | $9,500,000 | |
| 2026-27 | 29 | NMC | $9,583,333 | $9,583,333 | - | $6,250,000 | $1,000,000 | $7,250,000 | $7,250,000 | |
| 2027-28 | 30 | M-NTC | $9,583,333 | $9,583,333 | - | $6,250,000 | $1,000,000 | $7,250,000 | $7,250,000 | |
| Total | - | $20,500,000 | $37,000,000 | $57,500,000 | $57,500,000 |
Signed:
Team: Columbus Blue Jackets
GM: -
Exp. Status:
Cap %:
Clause: In 2027-28 player submits a list of 10 teams he's willing to accept a trade to.
Buyout Impact on Columbus Blue Jackets (Two-Thirds Buyout)
| Season | Original Compensation | Buyout Compensation | Compensation Savings | Original Caphit | Buyout Caphit | Caphit Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | $7,250,000 | $6,583,333 | $666,667 | $9,583,333 | $8,916,666 | $666,667 |
| 2027-28 | $7,250,000 | $6,583,333 | $666,667 | $9,583,333 | $8,916,666 | $666,667 |
| 2028-29 | $0 | $333,333 | $-333,333 | $0 | $333,333 | $-333,333 |
| 2029-30 | $0 | $333,333 | $-333,333 | $0 | $333,333 | $-333,333 |