I get a 23 man roster with Poolman on IR and have $65k. Left Tolopilo in for convenience, so that could all go to our backup goalie.
Keep a 22 man roster, and you have $800-900k to accrue and for call ups to cover short term injuries. I don't think a 21 man game day roster is realistic.
Poolman to LTIR also gives us flexibility if a deal does present itself.
Does mean some of Friedman, PDG, Aman would be exposed to waivers. Maybe one gets dealt for a late round pick + a contract spot.
Wouldn't surprise me if Hughes-Hronek becomes an OZ thing, and they're split up for own-zone draws. Forbert-Hronek, Hughes-Desharnais 5v5 DZ starts, Forberg-Desharnais PK1. Allvin did say he wants to see Hronek away from Quinn more in 24/25.