A hockey player’s lifestyle should be relaxed in the offseason. They shouldn’t train too much during the dead season, to not build up a strong metabolism already, but they should also stay in shape and not pull a Kucherov and drink (a lot). You could take some time off and go to the sea or on vacation, but don't stay there too long, else you’ll lose focus and your routine will be broken. Personally, Edžus goes to see his family in Latvia for half the offseason while constantly training to keep his form, then goes back to North America for specialized training in the Los Angeles Panthers’ infrastructures. In his mind, it makes perfect sense because he gets to enjoy familial moments with his loved ones AND focus on key parts of his game, all in a single offseason. And since he doesn't know how to play golf, there's no need to stay in the United States directly after losing in the playoffs, he can just leave for his home country right away.

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