If this is true, it'll be interesting to hear what he says affected his decision.
My observation: He seemed to get a lot of "attention" (code word for WCHA sanctioned hooking, holding, and interference) from other teams this year.
My assumption: He could either fight through it or go play in a league where they've cleaned it up and he gets paid. Tough choice ....
My analysis: The WCHA's quest for league parity has made it a parody of a league.
My solution: Get the no-talent clutch-and-grab hacks, who specialize not in controlling pucks but interfering with those who can, off the backs of the truely talented players (like Vanek, Parise, Kessel, Toews, Oshie, Duncan). Start calling this league like real men, like professionals, like the National Hockey League.
I believe I just called Bruce McLeod, and his staff, and his officials, little boys and girls because adults do what's right and best even if it's not popular.