I was not available first week of playoffs, so I did not sign up for games that week. I got a message of a strike warning for not showing up for a scheduled game in a week where I did not apply for games bc of work. It's been a little while since I've been busy but I would like to get that sorted out as even my team contact replied to me and said don't worry about it so it should not have happened. Also I need to take a season off, do I need to retire like b4 or will I not be in unless I sign up for another season. Just don't want to be told one day I was in the draft process if I can't commit to playing.
If you are going to be missing for an extended period of time you can apply for IR via the Action Centre so you don't get a strike. As for your season off, you would only have to retire if you are on a multi-season contract. Otherwise just don't sign up.