<P> A player who is no longer considered to be entry - level , but does not qualify as an unrestricted free agent , becomes a restricted free agent when his contract expires . A player may only declare himself to be an unrestricted free agent if he is over the age of 27 or has played in the league for a minimum of 7 years . </P>
<P> A player who is no longer considered to be entry - level , but does not qualify as an unrestricted free agent , becomes a restricted free agent when his contract expires . A player may only declare himself to be an unrestricted free agent if he is over the age of 27 or has played in the league for a minimum of 7 years . </P>
when does an nhl player become a ufa
when does an nhl player become a ufa
if he is over the age of 27 or has played in the league for a minimum of 7 years
if he is over the age of 27 or has played in the league for a minimum of 7 years