Kane to Toronto

Well, the Devils sure as hell walk away from that table.

IMHO, I don’t think the Devils would do this deal. They get a borderline First Liner in Nylander who also happens to be on a good deal, but they have to give up Mercer who just had a solid Rookie season and projects in their Yop 6 next year, AND Severson, a very valuable asset at this trade deadline and also a excellent top 4 RHD. I don’t think Joey Anderson and Justin Holl make up for the difference in value

Devils don't have the cap for this.
That's beside the point though, they wouldn't trade Mercer alone for that package, let alone adding Severson.

If (part of) the price of obtaining Patty Kane is Nylander, than what is the point? Not sure if / how but Kane only makes sense for the Leafs if he can play with either Matthews /Marner or JT / Nylander ….

Easy devils decline