Why exactly would the Wings do this?Holland isn't trading Nyquist for a 3rd lol.
Skinner went for a 2nd a Cliff Pu earlier in the season on the basis of his NTC severely limiting the market.
There were considerably less options on the market at that time as well.
Dzingel went for two futures 2nds (one not until 2021) and arguably a throw in player. (Issues with multiple teams, not qualified last season, was just thrown under the bus by Tortorella)
Zuccarello went for a 2nd+3rd, with the 2nd having potential to become a 1st only if DAL wins two rounds of hockey. (There was a condition attached to the 3rd, but odds are DAL is looking at it as a rental, that's a superficial condition that will never transfer)
I'm predicting a 2nd and a small plus, or a 3rd (that can become a 2nd) and a small plus. Looking at the returns above, considering neither of those players had full NTCs, while also taking into account the sheer quantity of players still possibly available, I don't think that's outlandish.
Maybe Detroit keeps him, but if a rebuilding team can get a 2nd or 3rd with a + for a player with a full NTC who is walking, why would they not do that?