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Hildeby as #1 on the Marlies would be better than a 3 way split on the Leafs.
With his 840k plus Jones 1.5m the Leafs would have 2.3m for a better backup than Jones.
I suspect both Cowan and Minten would not get enough playing time with the Leafs so for development purposes they are better off in Junior or AHL. Minten will be in the AHL this year and I would expect him to get some callups, helping to build towards your "next year" scenario. As for Cowan, I would rather see him in junior until after the World Juniors, then perhaps a callup, which also works with your "next year" scenario.
I like the Domi/Marner line but perhaps add Jarnkrok in on the left and find a new 4RW. I like the idea of giving Robertson another year too, see what he can do with it, but the Leafs may not give him the chance.
Defence is ok, you added a few and elevated Liljegren, which perhaps is a good idea to force him to get better or force him out.
Webber as 7D is fine, likely his salary is representative of who ever is there anyway. Webber may surpass Benoit this year.
Overall I like the scheme. You allow for the growth of key players like Cowan, Minten, Webber and Hildeby, while challenging some question mark players like Robertson, McMann, Holmberg, Liljegren and Woll, and still give the team a chance to win this year.