I've been reading all the posts about roster size and I can't help thinking this is a league decision predominantly about sustainability of all 10 clubs. The introduction of a salary cap [though I'd love to see how the intent to police it] and a reduced bench size are clear indicators that something needed to be done to make sure we don't end up with an Edinburgh/Milton Keynes situation. If 4-Line hockey is simply too much expense then I'd much prefer the league play 3-Line hockey and survive. I would hate to be involved with the business side of the clubs at the moment as essentially they are working more than ever with projected figures and assumptions in terms of how close/similar to pre-covid income levels they may or may not reach. I agree with everyone that limiting Brits on the roster is short sighted, but I would argue it is less short sighted than doing nothing. You'd imagine that the Utopian view is that by limiting Brits then the 'premier' Brits should be shared throughout all 10 teams and not just 'Load-Up' the big four. I'm ashamed to admit it but having being an active fan since 1993 and having lived all across the country and visited 75% of the rinks, I would still fail to name the players from the Brit packs of the non 'Arena' teams.