Here's a thought experiment regarding Nyquist.
Imagine you're Jarmo, and let's assume you knew Nyquist's trade value at the TDL, which would be a 3rd round pick. You would also know that the team isn't going to make the playoffs in 2023. So then, which of the options below would be BETTER than selling him at the TDL for a 3rd?
a) buy out his contract asap - there's no point having him on the team anymore
b) trade him this summer for a 4th or lower round pick
c) trade him this summer for a 3rd - in this case his value would remain same
d) trade him this summer for a 2nd
e) trade him this summer for a 1st (or more than a 1st)
f) keep him through the end of his contract
For me, only D and E would be better options. A, B and F are worse. Not sure about C.