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Contract Buyout Calculator - Esa Lindell, 2026
Contract Being Bought Out
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 31 | M-NTC | $5,250,000 | $5,250,000 | - | $2,500,000 | $4,000,000 | $6,500,000 | $6,250,000 | |
| 2026-27 | 32 | M-NTC | $5,250,000 | $5,250,000 | - | $2,500,000 | $4,000,000 | $6,500,000 | $6,250,000 | |
| 2027-28 | 33 | M-NTC | $5,250,000 | $5,250,000 | - | $1,000,000 | $4,250,000 | $5,250,000 | $5,250,000 | |
| 2028-29 | 34 | M-NTC | $5,250,000 | $5,250,000 | - | - | $4,000,000 | $4,000,000 | $4,000,000 | |
| 2029-30 | 35 | M-NTC | $5,250,000 | $5,250,000 | - | - | $4,000,000 | $4,000,000 | $4,000,000 | |
| Total | - | $6,000,000 | $20,250,000 | $26,250,000 | $25,750,000 |
Signed:
Team: Dallas Stars
GM: -
Exp. Status:
Cap %:
Clause: Full no trade clauses for 2025-26, 2026-27 and 2027-28.
For 2028-29 and 2029-30 player can submit a 20 team no trade list.
Buyout Impact on Dallas Stars (Two-Thirds Buyout)
| Season | Original Compensation | Buyout Compensation | Compensation Savings | Original Caphit | Buyout Caphit | Caphit Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | $6,500,000 | $3,854,167 | $2,645,833 | $5,250,000 | $2,604,167 | $2,645,833 |
| 2027-28 | $5,250,000 | $2,354,167 | $2,895,833 | $5,250,000 | $2,354,167 | $2,895,833 |
| 2028-29 | $4,000,000 | $1,354,167 | $2,645,833 | $5,250,000 | $2,604,167 | $2,645,833 |
| 2029-30 | $4,000,000 | $1,354,167 | $2,645,833 | $5,250,000 | $2,604,167 | $2,645,833 |
| 2030-31 | $0 | $1,354,167 | $-1,354,167 | $0 | $1,354,167 | $-1,354,167 |
| 2031-32 | $0 | $1,354,167 | $-1,354,167 | $0 | $1,354,167 | $-1,354,167 |
| 2032-33 | $0 | $1,354,167 | $-1,354,167 | $0 | $1,354,167 | $-1,354,167 |
| 2033-34 | $0 | $1,354,167 | $-1,354,167 | $0 | $1,354,167 | $-1,354,167 |