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Contract Buyout Calculator - John Tavares, 2026
Contract Being Bought Out
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 34 | NMC | $4,500,000 | $4,389,280 | - | $4,500,000 | $1,000,000 | $5,500,000 | $5,500,000 | |
| 2026-27 | 35 | NMC | $4,500,000 | $4,389,280 | - | $4,000,000 | $1,000,000 | $5,000,000 | $5,000,000 | |
| 2027-28 | 36 | M-NTC | $4,500,000 | $4,389,280 | - | - | $3,700,000 | $3,700,000 | $3,750,000 | |
| 2028-29 | 37 | M-NTC | $4,500,000 | $4,389,280 | - | $2,000,000 | $1,800,000 | $3,800,000 | $3,800,000 | |
| Total | - | $10,500,000 | $7,500,000 | $18,000,000 | $18,050,000 |
Signed:
Team: Toronto Maple Leafs
GM: -
Exp. Status:
Cap %:
Clause: Player submits a list of 5 teams he can be traded to in 2027-28 and 2028-29.
Note: 2028-29 signing bonus of $2M is deferred until July 1, 2033. The net present value of the signing bonus is $1,557,119 resulting in the lower cap hit.
Buyout Impact on Toronto Maple Leafs (Two-Thirds Buyout)
| Season | Original Compensation | Buyout Compensation | Compensation Savings | Original Caphit | Buyout Caphit | Caphit Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | $5,000,000 | $4,722,222 | $277,778 | $4,500,000 | $4,222,222 | $277,778 |
| 2027-28 | $3,700,000 | $722,222 | $2,977,778 | $4,500,000 | $1,522,222 | $2,977,778 |
| 2028-29 | $3,800,000 | $2,722,222 | $1,077,778 | $4,500,000 | $3,422,222 | $1,077,778 |
| 2029-30 | $0 | $722,222 | $-722,222 | $0 | $722,222 | $-722,222 |
| 2030-31 | $0 | $722,222 | $-722,222 | $0 | $722,222 | $-722,222 |
| 2031-32 | $0 | $722,222 | $-722,222 | $0 | $722,222 | $-722,222 |