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Contract Buyout Calculator - Melvin Fernström, 2026
Contract Being Bought Out
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 19 | $872,500 | $975,000 | $102,500 | $97,500 | $775,000 | $872,500 | $85,000 | ELC | |
| 2026-27 | 20 | $872,500 | $975,000 | $102,500 | $97,500 | $775,000 | $872,500 | $85,000 | ELC | |
| 2027-28 | 21 | $872,500 | $975,000 | $102,500 | $97,500 | $775,000 | $872,500 | $85,000 | ELC | |
| Total | $307,500 | $292,500 | $2,325,000 | $2,617,500 | $255,000 | 
Signed: 
        Team: Pittsburgh Penguins
        GM: -
        
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    Buyout Impact on Pittsburgh Penguins (One-Third Buyout)
| Season | Original Compensation | Buyout Compensation | Compensation Savings | Original Caphit | Buyout Caphit | Caphit Savings | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | $872,500 | $226,667 | $645,833 | $872,500 | $226,667 | $645,833 | 
| 2027-28 | $872,500 | $226,667 | $645,833 | $872,500 | $226,667 | $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 |