Schultz is a product of Pittsburgh, he wouldn't have been nearly as good in EDM. Maroon is very meh

Schultz was horrendous in Edmonton, they re-programmed him in Pittsburgh.
Maroon wasn't going to sign for 1.75 mill in Edmonton.
Hall was never going to win MVP playing behind wonder boy. He was placed in position to do well in NJ, wasn't gonna happen in Edmonton.
That defence is awful. Oilers Schultz top 2? Benning top 4? Bear top 6?

Schultz was used and developed poorly in Edmonton (they were stupid, hence the title)

Maroon was traded as a rental because the team was bad. There could have been an extension otherwise, maybe a bit more expensive.

Doesn't matter that Hall wasn't going to win MVP here. He is and was a hell of a player that makes any team better.

Defense wasn't great anyway with Kris Russel. Larsson is mediocre. The version here is better than what the Leafs have. Combine that with one of the best forward groups in the league and you have a much better team.

Schultz in Edmonton was a result of being used and developed poorly, resulting a wrecked confidence. This is another example of Edmonton being stupid.

You are right on all points apart from the Defence being better than what the Leafs have. Its likely a small step down from the Leafs but it's comparable.

With that said, this team would be one of the top teams in the west and would control the puck a tonne. I'd put Hall with either RNH or Draisaitl though because you can put anyone who's fast with McDavid and he'll make them great.

This squad would have been terrifying.