It does seem plausible, as Dani and Nicky don't get along, and I would have to say that Honda may favor Dani, as he is the hot prospect at the moment. The down side is that Nicky may head in the same direction as Kenny Jnr, getting inferior machinery and slowly fading from the scene, if this should come about. On a more positive note, perhaps he could make a sideways move to Ducati or Yamaha, should either of these teams need his services. Perhaps even Suzuki, if Loris decides to step down. The rumor mill is certainly starting early this year.