I read back then he actually wanted a long term deal when Eichel signed his, but he wasn't going to hang around for another rebuild, which I undersand.
If the canucks can not make room for him I can still see us having a shot.
Im not saying its a bad thing, just back up material for me, I don't mind him being our 2B for years to come. But he will let in goals when he needs to be quick lateral.