So roster size of 20 (2 NM; 6 D; 12 Forwards)
For me I wouldn't re-sign Lammon, McNulty or McNally for sure. I'd also have doubts over (and bear with me) Davies and Brandt. Has Davies become the new Myers (centre on a low line, PK duties, and a Brit) and if he does then he lacks the face-off ability of Myers and the puck possession around the boards - I foresee Myers hanging up his skates after his testimonial and in any event I wouldn't bring him back at the expense of Davies for just a season. Is there an upgrade on Davies available? Probably not. I like Brandt, but I'd have him as a spare or last filler on a 4th line - hes popular because he hits like a train and has a great joie de vivre but thinking with head more than heart I'm sure we could improve on him.
I would love for both/either of Mikkelson and Dixon to not retire but being realistic Mikkelson is definitely done, and I was pleasantly surprised when Dix came back having not played for anyone whilst the EIHL/Devils took the Covid break.
So thats 5 with an additional 2 maybes, plus the already departed Carruth.
I'd love Joey and Gleason to come back but again, lets see what happens. Likely see Richardson and Louis in their final seasons with us. The D-core would be an experienced bunch so the final D-man could be a little younger. Of the returning forwards only Reid, Crandall and Davies would be 30+ so expect some experienced signings I'd think.
NM: #1 TBC (Bowns if available, maybe, but wouldn't be annoyed if we went with another import); Kozun
D: Batch; Louis; Richardson; Register; Fournier; TBC (Stay at home D-man)
F: Reid, Martin, Crandall; (I wouldn't have a 1st and 2nd line, 2 equal lines)
Cox, Cougler, Sandford;
Duggan, TBC/Davies, Waller
TBC, TBC, TBC
Brits: 4 without Davies or Bowns, need 6
Imports limited to 14: of which 10 above with potentially 6 TBC (which doesn't go obviously)
I'd sign Harewood to another 2-way deal - he's still young after all and needs minutes.
Who knows? Just want the fun to start now!