Option 2

Ylib is an enjoyer of math, so he knows exactly what kinds of odds he has of winning the cup at some point throughout his career. After 5 seasons in the league there's only a 22.6% chance to win the cup. After 10 seasons it's 40.1% and after 15 seasons (probably around the average for committed SHL players) it's still only just 53.7%. He recognizes that although a cup is awarded every season and some lucky group of 17 get to win it every time, it's not necessarily a guarantee to win at any point. Losing in the playoffs is going to happen way more often than not, so he can handle it pretty well and recognize that the common eliminations make the long runs even more special. In the offseason after being eliminated, he does enjoy being able to relax and recover to prepare for the next season. Not always with golf, but by a variety of time spent with family and teammates to just get his mind off of the playoffs.