Bennett: "It was all very strange. Fats had a valet. I walked into his dressing room and Fats was sitting in a chair while his valet, kneeling, was taking off his silk socks.

It was a strange night all around as news of the NBA decision circulated among the players during the game. “Yeah it was,” said Winnipeg’s Blake Wheeler.

STOCK REPORT: For the second straight night, team ropers Levi Simpson and Ryon Tittel split first place. Wednesday, they shared a 5.0-second time with Roland McFadden and Tyrel Flewelling.