Definitely kept an eye out when I heard him starting to mention the "leadership" on the team and noticed it sans-Kes. Unfortunately, that ship has started to sail and if the rumours/reports are true (and the deal is set to happen give or take Thursday), then he isn't in the Canucks' plan moving forward.
I have a personal bias towards this (sig, jersey, memorabilia, fan of his since his Moose days), and bracing myself a-la Luongo fans for when the hammer drops. I certainly won't discount his efforts in 2011 (cue the Torts' quotes) but if he sees himself as a better fit with another team, then so be it. It's his decision at the end of the day.