Contract Buyout Calculator - Bryan Rust, 2026
Contract Being Bought Out
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | 30 | NMC | $5,125,000 | $5,125,000 | - | - | $6,100,000 | $6,100,000 | $6,100,000 | |
| 2023-24 | 31 | NMC | $5,125,000 | $5,125,000 | - | - | $6,100,000 | $6,100,000 | $6,100,000 | |
| 2024-25 | 32 | NMC | $5,125,000 | $5,125,000 | - | - | $6,100,000 | $6,100,000 | $6,100,000 | |
| 2025-26 | 33 | $5,125,000 | $5,125,000 | - | - | $5,130,000 | $5,130,000 | $5,130,000 | ||
| 2026-27 | 34 | $5,125,000 | $5,125,000 | - | - | $3,660,000 | $3,660,000 | $3,660,000 | ||
| 2027-28 | 35 | $5,125,000 | $5,125,000 | - | - | $3,660,000 | $3,660,000 | $3,660,000 | ||
| Total | - | - | $30,750,000 | $30,750,000 | $30,750,000 |
Signed:
Team: Pittsburgh Penguins
GM: -
Exp. Status:
Cap %:
Buyout Impact on Pittsburgh Penguins (Two-Thirds Buyout)
| Season | Original Compensation | Buyout Compensation | Compensation Savings | Original Caphit | Buyout Caphit | Caphit Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | $3,660,000 | $1,220,000 | $2,440,000 | $5,125,000 | $2,685,000 | $2,440,000 |
| 2027-28 | $3,660,000 | $1,220,000 | $2,440,000 | $5,125,000 | $2,685,000 | $2,440,000 |
| 2028-29 | $0 | $1,220,000 | $-1,220,000 | $0 | $1,220,000 | $-1,220,000 |
| 2029-30 | $0 | $1,220,000 | $-1,220,000 | $0 | $1,220,000 | $-1,220,000 |