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Contract Buyout Calculator - Olivier Nadeau, 2025
Contract Being Bought Out
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | 19 | $859,167 | $925,000 | - | $92,500 | - | $92,500 | - | ELC | |
| 2023-24 | 20 | $836,667 | $902,500 | $82,500 | $92,500 | $775,000 | $867,500 | $80,000 | ELC | |
| 2024-25 | 21 | $836,667 | $902,500 | $57,500 | $92,500 | $775,000 | $867,500 | $80,000 | ELC | |
| 2025-26 | 22 | $836,667 | $902,500 | $57,500 | - | $775,000 | $775,000 | $80,000 | ELC | |
| Total | $197,500 | $277,500 | $2,325,000 | $2,602,500 | $240,000 | 
Signed: 
        Team: Buffalo Sabres
        GM: -
        
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    Note: This entry level contract slid one season as player did not meet the games played threshold to start the contract.
        Buyout Impact on Buffalo Sabres (One-Third Buyout)
| Season | Original Compensation | Buyout Compensation | Compensation Savings | Original Caphit | Buyout Caphit | Caphit Savings | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | $775,000 | $129,167 | $645,833 | $836,667 | $190,834 | $645,833 | 
| 2026-27 | $0 | $129,167 | $-129,167 | $0 | $129,167 | $-129,167 |