Benning, as we reported, went back at Arizona today, but the latest offer did not move the process along. Canucks are done trying as is Boston, hence OEL is now off the market...unless he decides to revisit options down the road.
It couldn't have been easy at all. I'm glad he's putting it behind him and saying the right things. A strong start next season would really help his confidence and also help put these things in the rear view mirror.
Thinking about this a little more, I'd sure like OEL to come out with a chip on his shoulder and be determined to prove that he shouldn't have had to go through that at all. I think that would be great all around.