Contract Buyout Calculator - Ilya Protas, 2026
Contract Being Bought Out
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 18 | $889,167 | $975,000 | - | $97,500 | - | $97,500 | - | ELC | |
| 2025-26 | 19 | $856,667 | $942,500 | $102,500 | $97,500 | $775,000 | $872,500 | $85,000 | ELC | |
| 2026-27 | 20 | $856,667 | $942,500 | $77,500 | $97,500 | $800,000 | $897,500 | $85,000 | ELC | |
| 2027-28 | 21 | $856,667 | $942,500 | $77,500 | - | $800,000 | $800,000 | $85,000 | ELC | |
| Total | $257,500 | $292,500 | $2,375,000 | $2,667,500 | $255,000 |
Signed:
Team: Washington Capitals
GM: -
Exp. Status:
Note: This entry level contract slid one season as player did not meet the games played threshold to start the contract.
Buyout Impact on Washington Capitals (One-Third Buyout)
| Season | Original Compensation | Buyout Compensation | Compensation Savings | Original Caphit | Buyout Caphit | Caphit Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | $897,500 | $230,833 | $666,667 | $856,667 | $190,000 | $666,667 |
| 2027-28 | $800,000 | $133,333 | $666,667 | $856,667 | $190,000 | $666,667 |
| 2028-29 | $0 | $133,333 | $-133,333 | $0 | $133,333 | $-133,333 |
| 2029-30 | $0 | $133,333 | $-133,333 | $0 | $133,333 | $-133,333 |