It's official, Nicky Hayden will not be riding for Honda in 2009. Here's the article from MotoGP: Hayden on departure from Honda and Pedrosa Bridgestone move | The Official MotoGP Website Hayden is keeping mum for now about his new ride too.
I can't say I am surprised. I would leave a good company if my coworkers were major A holes and kept getting all the perks and attention.