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Contract Buyout Calculator - Evan Gardner, 2026
Contract Being Bought Out
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 19 | $870,833 | $958,333 | $102,500 | $97,500 | $775,000 | $872,500 | $85,000 | ELC | |
| 2026-27 | 20 | $870,833 | $958,333 | $80,000 | $95,000 | $775,000 | $870,000 | $85,000 | ELC | |
| 2027-28 | 21 | $870,833 | $958,333 | $80,000 | $95,000 | $775,000 | $870,000 | $85,000 | ELC | |
| Total | $262,500 | $287,500 | $2,325,000 | $2,612,500 | $255,000 |
Signed:
Team: Columbus Blue Jackets
GM: -
Exp. Status:
Buyout Impact on Columbus Blue Jackets (One-Third Buyout)
| Season | Original Compensation | Buyout Compensation | Compensation Savings | Original Caphit | Buyout Caphit | Caphit Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | $870,000 | $224,167 | $645,833 | $870,833 | $225,000 | $645,833 |
| 2027-28 | $870,000 | $224,167 | $645,833 | $870,833 | $225,000 | $645,833 |
| 2028-29 | $0 | $129,167 | $-129,167 | $0 | $129,167 | $-129,167 |
| 2029-30 | $0 | $129,167 | $-129,167 | $0 | $129,167 | $-129,167 |