Contract Buyout Calculator - Erik Karlsson, 2025
Contract Being Bought Out
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 29 | NMC | $11,500,000 | $11,500,000 | - | $11,000,000 | $3,500,000 | $14,500,000 | $14,500,000 | |
| 2020-21 | 30 | NMC | $11,500,000 | $11,500,000 | - | $10,000,000 | $2,000,000 | $12,000,000 | $12,000,000 | |
| 2021-22 | 31 | NMC | $11,500,000 | $11,500,000 | - | $9,000,000 | $5,500,000 | $14,500,000 | $14,500,000 | |
| 2022-23 | 32 | NMC | $11,500,000 | $11,500,000 | - | $10,000,000 | $2,000,000 | $12,000,000 | $12,000,000 | |
| 2023-24 | 33 | NMC | $11,500,000 | $11,500,000 | - | $1,000,000 | $10,500,000 | $11,500,000 | $11,500,000 | |
| 2024-25 | 34 | NMC | $11,500,000 | $11,500,000 | - | $1,000,000 | $10,000,000 | $11,000,000 | $11,000,000 | |
| 2025-26 | 35 | NMC | $11,500,000 | $11,500,000 | - | $5,000,000 | $4,000,000 | $9,000,000 | $9,000,000 | |
| 2026-27 | 36 | NMC | $11,500,000 | $11,500,000 | - | $6,000,000 | $1,500,000 | $7,500,000 | $7,500,000 | |
| Total | - | $53,000,000 | $39,000,000 | $92,000,000 | $92,000,000 |
Signed:
Team: San Jose Sharks
GM: -
Exp. Status:
Cap %:
Retained Salary: San Jose Sharks retained 13.0% of total salary on
Buyout Impact on Pittsburgh Penguins (Two-Thirds Buyout)
| Season | Original Compensation | Buyout Compensation | Compensation Savings | Original Caphit | Buyout Caphit | Caphit Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | $7,826,087 | $5,144,928 | $2,681,159 | $10,000,000 | $7,318,841 | $2,681,159 |
| 2026-27 | $6,521,739 | $6,014,493 | $507,246 | $10,000,000 | $9,492,754 | $507,246 |
| 2027-28 | $0 | $797,101 | $-797,101 | $0 | $797,102 | $-797,102 |
| 2028-29 | $0 | $797,101 | $-797,101 | $0 | $797,102 | $-797,102 |
Buyout Impact on San Jose Sharks (Two-Thirds Buyout)
| Season | Original Compensation | Buyout Compensation | Compensation Savings | Original Caphit | Buyout Caphit | Caphit Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | $1,173,913 | $771,739 | $402,174 | $1,500,000 | $1,097,826 | $402,174 |
| 2026-27 | $978,261 | $902,174 | $76,087 | $1,500,000 | $1,423,913 | $76,087 |
| 2027-28 | $0 | $119,565 | $-119,565 | $0 | $119,565 | $-119,565 |
| 2028-29 | $0 | $119,565 | $-119,565 | $0 | $119,565 | $-119,565 |