According to Elliotte Friedman, the Canucks and Hurricanes were discussing a deal involving pending RFA Elias Pettersson as contract talks went south. According to Dave Pagnotta, Necas and Kotkaniemi were among names going back to Vancouver.
That all changed, as according to Frank Seravalli, the Canucks have suddenly resumed contract talks and have gained momentum on an extension for Elias Pettersson, after the trade talks occured.