Contract Buyout Calculator - Zach Dean, 2025
Contract Being Bought Out
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | 18 | $914,167 | $925,000 | - | $92,500 | - | $92,500 | - | ELC | |
| 2022-23 | 19 | $883,333 | $894,167 | - | $92,500 | - | $92,500 | - | ELC | |
| 2023-24 | 20 | $852,500 | $863,333 | $32,500 | $92,500 | $800,000 | $892,500 | $80,000 | ELC | |
| 2024-25 | 21 | $852,500 | $863,333 | - | - | $832,500 | $832,500 | $80,000 | ELC | |
| 2025-26 | 22 | $852,500 | $863,333 | - | - | $832,500 | $832,500 | $80,000 | ELC | |
| Total | $32,500 | $277,500 | $2,465,000 | $2,742,500 | $240,000 |
Signed:
Team: Vegas Golden Knights
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 St. Louis Blues (One-Third Buyout)
| Season | Original Compensation | Buyout Compensation | Compensation Savings | Original Caphit | Buyout Caphit | Caphit Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | $832,500 | $138,750 | $693,750 | $852,500 | $158,750 | $693,750 |
| 2026-27 | $0 | $138,750 | $-138,750 | $0 | $138,750 | $-138,750 |