Contract Buyout Calculator - James Malatesta, 2025
Contract Being Bought Out
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | 19 | $870,833 | $879,167 | - | $87,500 | - | $87,500 | - | ELC | |
| 2023-24 | 20 | $841,667 | $841,667 | $12,500 | $87,500 | $775,000 | $862,500 | $80,000 | ELC | |
| 2024-25 | 21 | $841,667 | $841,667 | $12,500 | $87,500 | $775,000 | $862,500 | $80,000 | ELC | |
| 2025-26 | 22 | $841,667 | $841,667 | - | - | $800,000 | $800,000 | $80,000 | ELC | |
| Total | $25,000 | $262,500 | $2,350,000 | $2,612,500 | $240,000 |
Signed:
Team: Columbus Blue Jackets
GM: -
Exp. Status:
Note: This entry level contract slid one season as player did not meet the games played threshold to start the contract.
Buyout Impact on Columbus Blue Jackets (One-Third Buyout)
| Season | Original Compensation | Buyout Compensation | Compensation Savings | Original Caphit | Buyout Caphit | Caphit Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | $800,000 | $133,333 | $666,667 | $841,667 | $175,000 | $666,667 |
| 2026-27 | $0 | $133,333 | $-133,333 | $0 | $133,333 | $-133,333 |