Furthermore, any player over the age of 22 who was not picked in the NHL Entry Draft may sign as a free agent with any team. When a player's contract ends, he becomes a restricted free agent if he is not an entry-level player but does not satisfy the requirements for unrestricted free agency. This section contains no citations. NFL coaches, like their college counterparts, are responsible with recruiting players. As may be expected, the NFL has realized that free agency does not have to be a terrible experience. The league sees it as an event that can be maximized to generate interest and income.