The Arizona Coyotes were hoping to keep forward Radim Vrabta in Phoenix on a long-term deal - for less money than the Canucks offered - but were unable to reach an agreement after he asked for a no-movement clause, according to Craig Morgan of Fox Sports Arizona.

Vrbata, who reportedly stayed in contact with Coyotes general manager Don Maloney Tuesday, was willing to take less money to ensure he and his family were happy.

"I think some people will think I'm crazy, for sure," he texted. "But the way I see it, it is still lots of money that I never thought I'd make in my life. I want to be in a situation where I will be happy, even with less money."

The Coyotes, who had given no-trade clauses to Shane Doan Mike Ribeiro and Mike Smith recently, were reportedly willing to offer a modified clause, but not a full no-trade.