I'm trying to figure out the Bears playoff roster (should they clinch). Really a continuation from the Ingram thread.
I've got the Bears at 22/22 roster spots filled, so there's no need (yet) to move someone to IR. Boes may clip a toenail too close and need 2+ weeks off. Once we maybe get to the playoffs (which a scenario exists where we could clinch tonight), the roster rules change a bit where there should be a bit more flexibility in some areas (up to 23 players, but once you get there, you're locked in), but also very restrictive (no IR, reliant on ATOs for emergency additions, sometimes can't take everybody to the playoff roster, etc.)
I'd prefer to add D for a long playoff run, as Sosunov, Spencer, and Aliu are in the AHL now, but it is what it is.
Archambault is practically a lock to not make the playoff roster. There's just never going to be enough room. His longest healthy stretch has been a game and a half. No exaggeration. He's played in 4 games for Orlando this year.
The Bears can name 23-players to their playoff roster. However, once they do, they're locked into that group, so they'll likely stay at 22 or under for a bit. However, IR doesn't exist in the ECHL postseason, so they've got to make hard decisions on guys. But, guys in the AHL can be stashed there. Maybe Boes or Windsor gets an AHL PTO.
So the Bears are at 22/22 with more 3 on IR. I'd expect ~6 additional guys to also be named to the playoff eligible list/overhead compartment c/o AHL.