Contract Buyout Calculator - Michael Brandsegg-Nygård, 2026
Contract Being Bought Out
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 18 | $975,000 | $1,475,000 | $500,000 | $97,500 | $877,500 | $975,000 | $85,000 | ELC | |
| 2025-26 | 19 | $975,000 | $1,475,000 | $500,000 | $97,500 | $877,500 | $975,000 | $85,000 | ELC | |
| 2026-27 | 20 | $975,000 | $1,475,000 | $500,000 | $97,500 | $877,500 | $975,000 | $85,000 | ELC | |
| Total | $1,500,000 | $292,500 | $2,632,500 | $2,925,000 | $255,000 |
Signed:
Team: Detroit Red Wings
GM: -
Exp. Status:
Buyout Impact on Detroit Red Wings (One-Third Buyout)
| Season | Original Compensation | Buyout Compensation | Compensation Savings | Original Caphit | Buyout Caphit | Caphit Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | $975,000 | $243,750 | $731,250 | $975,000 | $243,750 | $731,250 |
| 2027-28 | $0 | $146,250 | $-146,250 | $0 | $146,250 | $-146,250 |