Contract Buyout Calculator - Paul Cotter, 2025
Contract Being Bought Out
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 23 | $775,000 | $775,000 | - | - | $775,000 | $775,000 | $125,000 | ||
| 2024-25 | 24 | $775,000 | $775,000 | - | - | $775,000 | $775,000 | $775,000 | ||
| 2025-26 | 25 | $775,000 | $775,000 | - | - | $775,000 | $775,000 | $775,000 | ||
| Total | - | - | $2,325,000 | $2,325,000 | $1,675,000 |
Signed:
Team: Vegas Golden Knights
GM: -
Exp. Status:
Cap %:
Note: Guaranteed minimum salary in 2023-24 is $200,000.
Buyout Impact on New Jersey Devils (One-Third Buyout)
| Season | Original Compensation | Buyout Compensation | Compensation Savings | Original Caphit | Buyout Caphit | Caphit Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | $775,000 | $129,167 | $645,833 | $775,000 | $129,167 | $645,833 |
| 2026-27 | $0 | $129,167 | $-129,167 | $0 | $129,167 | $-129,167 |