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James went golfing once. After a long, trying few hours and a few new "roughs" in the course from some angry outbursts James swore never again. So now he's left with few options unique to the post playoff season. James's simple pleasures of beer and alone time remain, but post-playoff defeat he gets some rare free-time that he doesn't get during the season that goes back into spending time with his cousin Rose. After a sour few days one can find them in the warmest climates imaginable, getting away from the ice in literal and metaphorical senses. With the SHL proper on the horizon though, James actually spends most of his time this post-defeat season researching. Making connections. Looking to find a good spot in this upcoming team right away and hit the ground running. The early season difficulties are going to be a thing of the past, he swears. This time, I'll be in the championship.