according to generalfanager
Year Contract Salary Due Contract Cap Hit Buyout Cost Buyout Savings Buyout Cap Hit
2016-17 $2,650,000 $4,600,000 $529,166 $2,120,834 $2,479,166
it's uncertain that he has shaken the cobwebs out of his head from the concussion he took from Ovechkin though he says he feels great, also it will free up more money to throw at Stamkos if he decides to test free agency