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Contract Buyout Calculator - Frank Vatrano, 2026
Contract Being Bought Out
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 31 | M-NTC | $4,571,189 | $6,000,000 | - | - | $6,000,000 | $6,000,000 | $6,000,000 | |
| 2026-27 | 32 | M-NTC | $4,571,189 | $6,000,000 | - | - | $6,000,000 | $6,000,000 | $6,000,000 | |
| 2027-28 | 33 | M-NTC | $4,571,189 | $6,000,000 | - | - | $6,000,000 | $6,000,000 | $6,000,000 | |
| Total | - | - | $18,000,000 | $18,000,000 | $18,000,000 |
Signed:
Team: Anaheim Ducks
GM: -
Exp. Status:
Cap %:
Clause: Player has a 7 team no trade list.
Note: $3M per year of this contract ($9M total) is in deferred salary which will be paid $900,000 per year for 10 years starting in 2035. The present value of the deferred salary is $1,489,102.74 in 2025-26, $1,569,733.33 in 2026-27 and $1,654,729.84 in 2027-28. The Cap Hit is calculated using the present value of the deferred money.
Buyout Impact on Anaheim Ducks (Two-Thirds Buyout)
| Season | Original Compensation | Buyout Compensation | Compensation Savings | Original Caphit | Buyout Caphit | Caphit Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | $6,000,000 | $2,000,000 | $4,000,000 | $4,571,189 | $571,189 | $4,000,000 |
| 2027-28 | $6,000,000 | $2,000,000 | $4,000,000 | $4,571,189 | $571,189 | $4,000,000 |
| 2028-29 | $0 | $2,000,000 | $-2,000,000 | $0 | $2,000,000 | $-2,000,000 |
| 2029-30 | $0 | $2,000,000 | $-2,000,000 | $0 | $2,000,000 | $-2,000,000 |