Contract Buyout Calculator - Elvis Merzlikins, 2026
Contract Being Bought Out
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | 28 | $5,400,000 | $5,400,000 | - | - | $5,250,000 | $5,250,000 | $5,250,000 | ||
| 2023-24 | 29 | $5,400,000 | $5,400,000 | - | - | $6,000,000 | $6,000,000 | $6,000,000 | ||
| 2024-25 | 30 | $5,400,000 | $5,400,000 | - | - | $6,000,000 | $6,000,000 | $6,000,000 | ||
| 2025-26 | 31 | $5,400,000 | $5,400,000 | - | - | $5,525,000 | $5,525,000 | $5,525,000 | ||
| 2026-27 | 32 | $5,400,000 | $5,400,000 | - | - | $4,225,000 | $4,225,000 | $4,225,000 | ||
| Total | - | - | $27,000,000 | $27,000,000 | $27,000,000 |
Signed:
Team: Columbus Blue Jackets
GM: -
Exp. Status:
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Buyout Impact on Columbus Blue Jackets (Two-Thirds Buyout)
| Season | Original Compensation | Buyout Compensation | Compensation Savings | Original Caphit | Buyout Caphit | Caphit Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | $4,225,000 | $1,408,333 | $2,816,667 | $5,400,000 | $2,583,333 | $2,816,667 |
| 2027-28 | $0 | $1,408,333 | $-1,408,333 | $0 | $1,408,333 | $-1,408,333 |