Yeah, it just makes too much sense. Offer him a long term deal in the 8-9 mil range, and he should fit in real nice to their group. Like you said he's a real heavy player which they could definitely use. Seems like a no brainer. His ties to guys like Siegenthaler and Hirschier is huge too!
SJ should be able to milk some good assets on this one. Little bidding war going on.