Contract Buyout Calculator - Kai Schwindt, 2026
Contract Being Bought Out
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | 18 | $836,667 | $836,667 | - | $70,000 | - | $70,000 | - | ELC | |
| 2023-24 | 19 | $821,667 | $821,667 | - | $70,000 | - | $70,000 | - | ELC | |
| 2024-25 | 20 | $798,333 | $798,333 | - | $70,000 | $775,000 | $845,000 | $82,500 | ELC | |
| 2025-26 | 21 | $798,333 | $798,333 | - | - | $775,000 | $775,000 | $82,500 | ELC | |
| 2026-27 | 22 | $798,333 | $798,333 | - | - | $775,000 | $775,000 | $82,500 | ELC | |
| Total | - | $210,000 | $2,325,000 | $2,535,000 | $247,500 |
Signed:
Team: Florida Panthers
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 Florida Panthers (One-Third Buyout)
| Season | Original Compensation | Buyout Compensation | Compensation Savings | Original Caphit | Buyout Caphit | Caphit Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | $775,000 | $129,167 | $645,833 | $798,333 | $152,500 | $645,833 |
| 2027-28 | $0 | $129,167 | $-129,167 | $0 | $129,167 | $-129,167 |