Brett Connolly buyout calculator, cap hit impact

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Brett Connolly Buyout Cap Implications

Birthdate May 2, 1992

Brett Connolly was bought by Chicago Blackhawks logo out prior to the 2022-2023 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 was 30 years old at the buyout giving him a 67% buyout multiplier.
Under 26 = 1/3 multiplier
26+ = 2/3 multiplier

The total buyout cost was $2,333,333
Remaining base salary
($3,500,000 * 67% buyout multiplier)
.

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

Annual buyout cost of $1,166,667
(Total buyout cost/2 years)

Brett Connolly buyout details 2022-2023 season
2022-2023 2023-2024
Remaining Base Salary
$3,500,000
$3,500,000 $0
Original Cap Hit $3,500,000 $0
Contract Signing Bonus $0 $0
Contract Total Salary ($3,500,000) ($0)
Annual Buyout Cost $1,166,667 $1,166,667
ACTUAL CAP HIT Chicago Blackhawks logo $1,166,667 $1,166,667
Savings $2,333,333 $-1,166,667