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Born and raised in Toronto, I have been a Leafs fan since birth. I tried to root for other teams, I really did, especially during the dark days of Harold Ballard, but it just didn't work. I always come back to the blue and white. When they finally win the cup I think I will savour it more than anyone. OK, well, probably there are thousands more just like me who will enjoy it just as much. I get a huge kick out of writing articles on the Leafs. Its pretty much making the wait bearable. Just.

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MONTREAL, QC - JUNE 26: President & General Manager Brian Burke of the Toronto Maple Leafs looks on prior to the first round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft at the Bell Centre on June 26, 2009 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

No Matter How Boring, Toronto's Not Backtracking About Building Forward Depth

Published 3 months ago
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TORONTO - MARCH 27: Alexei Ponikarovski #23 of the Toronto Maple Leafs looks for the puck during the game against the Carolina Hurricanes at the Air Canada Centre on March 27, 2007 in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo By Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

In Praise of Alexei Ponikarovsky

Published 6 months ago
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MONTREAL - JANUARY 24: Toronto Maple Leafs General Manager Brian Burke speaks with the media at the NHL Board of Governors Meeting during the 2009 NHL All-Star weekend on January 24, 2009 at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Canada. (Photo by Richard Wolowicz/Getty Images)

Burke's Plan, Or, for the First Time Damien Cox Is Onto Something

Published 6 months ago
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DETROIT - OCTOBER 9: Nikolai Kulemin #41 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates by the Leafs bench to celebrate with teammates during their game against the Detroit Red Wings on October 9, 2008 at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan. The Leafs defeated the Wings 3-2. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Why 2008-09 Has Been a Success for the Toronto Maple Leafs

Published 7 months ago
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Mark Makuch commented on Ritter's Rant: 10 Reasons The Leafs Did Well In Landing Phil Kessel
Mark Makuch commented on Phil Kessel, Agrees To 5 year/$27 Million Deal With Maple Leafs
Mark Makuch commented on Phil Kessel, Agrees To 5 year/$27 Million Deal With Maple Leafs
Warren Twocock responded to a comment on Theories Abound In Toronto, Is Phil Kessel Soon To Be a Leaf ?
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Darryl Sittler, Lanny Macdonald, Doug Gilmour, Alfredo Griffin, Joe Carter, Chris Bosh
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Leafs, Jays, Raptors
All Time Sports Moment

Joe Carter's homer
Most Memorable Game Attended

Last game at MLG
Ruth or Mays?

Mays
Unitas or Montana?

Unitas
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan
Gretzky or Orr?

Orr
Pele or Maradona?

Pele
Federer or Sampras?

Sampras
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

Big East

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by micheal
about 1 month ago

Hey Mark

Here is my latest, the REAL story on Gilbert Arenas along with some breaking news that you may not be aware of!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/256325-atlantic-division-showdown-raptors-versus-76ers

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/256410-here-is-what-really-happened-to-gilbert-arenas

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/256423-breaking-news-kings-to-sign-mason

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/256429-breaking-news-blazers-sign-howard-to-a-one-year-contract

-Mike
by Adam
2 months ago

Hey there,

I just published another part of my top 100 hockey players ever list, this time ranking numbers 50 to 41. Please, take a look and leave feedback:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/240120-the-top-100-hockey-players-of-all-time-nos-50-41
by micheal
2 months ago

Hey Mark

The Raptors have made another move however, I don’t agree with this one!
Here’s my take on the player they should have acquired Jodie Meeks.
Comments and critiques are always welcomed

-Mike
by micheal
2 months ago

Aki Berg? Oh boy that took me back, and i remember the hype when they traded for him.. oh the former #3 pick... what a waste. The leafs have needed to and still need to improve their scouting dept in order to have a chance.. im just wondering out loud why do you never hear about teams raiding the DET staff...they seem to hit on the mass majority of their late picks.. it's the 1st rounders that concern me
by manny
2 months ago

I JUST WROTE THIS- Please read it. Its about a new standard for hiring and firing Gm and Coaches in the NBA

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/237691-the-new-standard-for-hiring-and-firing-nba-coaches-and-gm-tm
by micheal
2 months ago

Mark,

Sorry for the delay, who knew computer servers needed so much attention on the weekend?! LOL anyhow I agree with your assessment i just felt that we could have gotten some type of young player from them.. even one of the "long shots" would have been something. I am excited about the kids as well especially Bozak, Ive heard nothing but positive things about him for some time so much like you i wait in anticipation, i wonder whatever happened to stephan kronwall, i thought he was suppose to be our Zedno Chara?

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by micheal
2 months ago

Mark

Instead of killing Gene's page with our discussion, i say we cont on the BB.
Well im not sure if he would have been lost on waivers, i would put Finger on Waivers before anything LOL ( i know not possible as no one would pick him up) But for a 2nd rounder, and hopefully a better scouting system the Leafs can start to pick up the Forwards, not too sure about this year's draft pick but again, any offense is better than none. I hope we hold on that Stajan, as i think that he is a good 3rd line, with 2nd line potential-player. Now do you think we should have gotten Primeau instead of some other player from CAL.?

-Mike
by Matt
6 months ago

Hey Mark,

Hockey Hall of Famer Scott Stevens' career ended kind of awkwardly. In January of 2004 he missed a few games with the flu and then was diagonsed with Post-Concussion-Syndrome and missed the rest of the season. He would never play again as a lockout wiped out the following season and then his official retirement in September of 2005. Truly one of the greats and my favorite athlete of all-time, I don't feel I have ever honored him the way he earned and I really hope I did it with this article- http://bleacherreport.com/articles/172153-scott-stevens-forever-beloved-forever-hated-and-forever-remembered

Let me know what you think if you get a chance, if not no worries.
by Patrick
6 months ago

Hey I wrote an article on the current state of NHL writers on Bleacher Report and I think it's an important read to members of the community. Take a look when you get a chance. Thanks.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/163424-the-nhl-bleacher-reports-second-rate-citizens
by Nick
6 months ago

Mark - if you are interested check out my recent article about Bobby Baun: A True Playoff Warrior. Thanks!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/160641-bobby-baun-a-true-playoff-warrior
by Sean
9 months ago

join my free ESPN fantasy baseball pool
Type: Live Draft
Date: Sat., Mar. 28, 2009
Time: 2:00 PM ET
League: World League Baseball

feel free to join
by Lukas
10 months ago

Hey Mark,

For my "Creating Controversy" series, I like to get ideas from other readers, and writers. Do you have any Ideas for a topic? By the way, the topic has to be about the NHL.

Lukas
by Off
10 months ago

Ho Ho Ho! Merry Christmas!!!

May all your stockings be filled with Love, Peace, and Happiness... =)
by B.J.
10 months ago

Year in Sports 2008

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/95641-2008-the-year-of-sports

Check it out and see if you agree

Thanks,
BJ
by Off
10 months ago

I like the first title better...

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No Matter How Boring, Toronto's Not Backtracking About Building Forward Depth

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Why 2008-09 Has Been a Success for the Toronto Maple Leafs

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