Contract Buyout Calculator - Ben Danford, 2026
Contract Being Bought Out
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 18 | $964,000 | $964,000 | - | $95,000 | - | $95,000 | - | ELC | |
| 2025-26 | 19 | $932,333 | $932,333 | - | $96,000 | $862,000 | $958,000 | $85,000 | ELC | |
| 2026-27 | 20 | $932,333 | $932,333 | - | $97,500 | $864,000 | $961,500 | $85,000 | ELC | |
| 2027-28 | 21 | $932,333 | $932,333 | - | - | $877,500 | $877,500 | $85,000 | ELC | |
| Total | - | $288,500 | $2,603,500 | $2,892,000 | $255,000 |
Signed:
Team: Toronto Maple Leafs
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 Toronto Maple Leafs (One-Third Buyout)
| Season | Original Compensation | Buyout Compensation | Compensation Savings | Original Caphit | Buyout Caphit | Caphit Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | $961,500 | $242,625 | $718,875 | $932,333 | $213,458 | $718,875 |
| 2027-28 | $877,500 | $145,125 | $732,375 | $932,333 | $199,958 | $732,375 |
| 2028-29 | $0 | $145,125 | $-145,125 | $0 | $145,125 | $-145,125 |
| 2029-30 | $0 | $145,125 | $-145,125 | $0 | $145,125 | $-145,125 |