Contract Buyout Calculator - Nolan Lalonde, 2026
Contract Being Bought Out
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | 18 | $798,333 | $798,333 | - | $25,000 | - | $25,000 | - | ELC | |
| 2023-24 | 19 | $796,111 | $796,111 | - | $25,000 | - | $25,000 | - | ELC | |
| 2024-25 | 20 | $785,556 | $785,556 | - | $45,000 | $775,000 | $820,000 | $65,000 | ELC | |
| 2025-26 | 21 | $785,556 | $785,556 | - | - | $775,000 | $775,000 | $65,000 | ELC | |
| 2026-27 | 22 | $785,556 | $785,556 | - | - | $775,000 | $775,000 | $80,000 | ELC | |
| Total | - | $95,000 | $2,325,000 | $2,420,000 | $210,000 |
Signed:
Team: Columbus Blue Jackets
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 Columbus Blue Jackets (One-Third Buyout)
| Season | Original Compensation | Buyout Compensation | Compensation Savings | Original Caphit | Buyout Caphit | Caphit Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | $775,000 | $129,167 | $645,833 | $785,556 | $139,723 | $645,833 |
| 2027-28 | $0 | $129,167 | $-129,167 | $0 | $129,167 | $-129,167 |