Option 2:

At this point in Marcel Beck's career, he is happy to bask in the playoff light, however long or short that may be. He knows that his time is drawing short, so he tries to make the most of each opportunity. He has climbed that playoff mountain many times in his career - playing almost as many postseason games as anyone - and once had a dance with destiny. He also recognizes that the glory days are in the rear view mirror, so any fantasies about long cup runs are locked securely away in the reality chest. He still tries his best - chasing records is his current goal - and wants to give his teammates (especially the younger ones) a chance to experience the playoffs as he did in the past. It's always fun being on the ice, no matter what, and if he packs his bags early in the postseason, it just means more R and R for his weary bones.