Contract Buyout Calculator - Nikita Novikov, 2025
Contract Being Bought Out
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 20 | $867,500 | $925,000 | $57,500 | $92,500 | $775,000 | $867,500 | $80,000 | ELC | |
| 2024-25 | 21 | $867,500 | $925,000 | $57,500 | $92,500 | $775,000 | $867,500 | $80,000 | ELC | |
| 2025-26 | 22 | $867,500 | $925,000 | $57,500 | $92,500 | $775,000 | $867,500 | $80,000 | ELC | |
| Total | $172,500 | $277,500 | $2,325,000 | $2,602,500 | $240,000 |
Signed:
Team: Buffalo Sabres
GM: -
Exp. Status:
Buyout Impact on Buffalo Sabres (One-Third Buyout)
| Season | Original Compensation | Buyout Compensation | Compensation Savings | Original Caphit | Buyout Caphit | Caphit Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | $867,500 | $221,667 | $645,833 | $867,500 | $221,667 | $645,833 |
| 2026-27 | $0 | $129,167 | $-129,167 | $0 | $129,167 | $-129,167 |