Andre Heim buyout calculator, cap hit impact

Andre Heim Buyout Cap Implications

Birthdate April 26, 1998

If Andre Heim was bought out prior to the 2023-2024 season.

The annual cap hit of a buyout is calculated year by year as follows:

  • Add together the Original Cap Hit and the Contract Signing Bonus for that year
  • Subtract the Contract Total Salary for that year (base salary + signing bonus).
  • Finally, add the Annual Buyout Cost as calculated below.

He would be 25 years old at the buyout giving him a 33% buyout multiplier.
Under 26 = 1/3 multiplier
26+ = 2/3 multiplier

The total buyout cost would be $285,000
Remaining base salary
($855,000 * 33% buyout multiplier)
.

1 years left in contract.
Buyout applied over 2 years
(2x years remaining on contract)

Annual buyout cost of $142,500
(Total buyout cost/2 years)

Andre Heim projected buyout 2023-2024 season
2023-2024 2024-2025
Remaining Base Salary
$855,000
$855,000 $0
Original Cap Hit $950,000 $0
Contract Signing Bonus $95,000 $0
Contract Total Salary ($950,000) ($0)
Annual Buyout Cost $142,500 $142,500
ACTUAL CAP HIT St. Louis Blues logo $237,500 $142,500
Savings $712,500 $-142,500

Active Contract

Signing Team St. Louis Blues logo
Signing Date May 8, 2023
Agent Allain Roy
Qualifying Offer on Expiry $897,750
Entry Level Contract | 1 Years $950,000 1.14% of cap space
2023-2024
Cap Hit $950,000
RFA
AAV $950,000
Performance Bonuses $0
Base Salary $855,000
Signing Bonuses $95,000
Total Salary $950,000
Minors Salary $82,500
Clauses
UFA Year
Buy It Out