Quoting: MisstheWhalers
Isn't a guy a UFA after 7 seasons? Dach played 3 season with the Hawks, just signed a 4 year deal but he's still listed as an RFA once this contract ends, is that an error on this site or what am I missing?
Edit: Ah, I'm guessing his ELC slid during the shortened season and him only playing 18 games.
According the UFA rules (under CBA on the top left) he likely won't meet the age requirement.
What is an unrestricted free agent (UFA)?
A player becomes a free agent when their contract expires on July 1 after the last League Year of their contract. Any player who meets the following requirements becomes an unrestricted free agent (UFA):
1) Is 27 years of age on June 30 of the contract expiry year
2) Has seven (7) Accrued Seasons where an Accrued Season is earned when the player was on the clubs active roster for 40 Regular Season games (30 if the player is a goaltender). Games missed due to a hockey related injury will count towards an accrued season in the season of the injury, plus one additional season after the injury.
3) Meets the requirements for Group 6 UFA Status (See below)
An unrestricted free agent is eligible to sign a contract with any club as of noon ET on July 1 after the last League Year of their contract