This would be welcome news, if true. Do you KNOW this, or just speculating? Or maybe you know him in the real world? If you know the dude, please pass along that I (and others!) look forward to his return!
This board needs MORE of what he brings to the table, not less. Well, maybe less of whatever got him banned. But other than that....MORE. When I see EJW threads, I always click on through because I know I'm going to get informed about something. Interesting dude!