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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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Mark Writes About
- Toronto Maple Leafs (36),
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- Opinion (21),
- NHL Northeast (21),
- Cliff Fletcher (6),
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- Stats (3),
- Game Recap (3)
- 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 ?
- Warren Twocock responded to a comment on Theories Abound In Toronto, Is Phil Kessel Soon To Be a Leaf ?
The Short List What Mark thinks about sport's most pressing questions
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Favorite Athletes
Darryl Sittler, Lanny Macdonald, Doug Gilmour, Alfredo Griffin, Joe Carter, Chris Bosh
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Favorite Sports Teams
Leafs, Jays, Raptors
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All Time Sports Moment
Joe Carter's homer
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Most Memorable Game Attended
Last game at MLG
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Ruth or Mays?
Mays
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Unitas or Montana?
Unitas
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Jordan or Russell?
Jordan
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Gretzky or Orr?
Orr
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Pele or Maradona?
Pele
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Federer or Sampras?
Sampras
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Tiger or Nicklaus?
Tiger
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Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?
Big East





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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
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
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
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
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
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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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
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.
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
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
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
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
10 months ago
Ho Ho Ho! Merry Christmas!!!
May all your stockings be filled with Love, Peace, and Happiness... =)
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
10 months ago
I like the first title better...
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