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Peter Baracchini

Peter is in his sixth year with The Hockey Writers, covering the Toronto Maple Leafs. He also does extensive coverage of the NHL Draft and prospects, attending the NHL drafts in Montreal, Nashville and Las Vegas. He has previously interned at The Hockey News and worked on Toronto Marlies broadcasts for Rogers TV. He currently is the co-host of the podcast Sticks in the 6ix and host of the Maple Leafs Lounge. Aside from hockey, he also enjoys drumming, animation and impressions/ voices.

Top Performers From the 2026 Connor McDavid OHL Top Prospects Game

Peter Baracchini | January 15, 2026

After a strong showing from a number of top prospects at the CHL/USA Prospects Challenge and even the World Junior Championship, it was time for the Ontario Hockey League’s best…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, NHL Prospects, OHL

2026 NHL Draft: Baracchini’s Top 64 January Rankings

Peter Baracchini | January 13, 2026

We’re four months into the draft and scouting season and with the World Junior Championship in the books, prospects are continuing to improve their value in the NHL Draft and…

Categories Key Post, NHL Entry Draft, NHL Prospects

Maple Leafs Starting to Show They Don’t Need Mitch Marner

Peter Baracchini | January 13, 2026

When Mitch Marner left the Toronto Maple Leafs in the offseason via a sign and trade with the Vegas Golden Knights, there were plenty of questions surrounding his departure given…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Who Has the Edge to Go First Overall in the 2026 NHL Draft After the World Junior Championship?

Peter Baracchini | January 7, 2026

Coming into the 2026 NHL Draft season, everyone had Penn State winger Gavin McKenna as the consensus first overall pick. Last season, he showcased why as he had 129 points…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, NHL Prospects, World Junior Hockey Championship

Auston Matthews Is Back to Being a Lethal Scoring Threat

Peter Baracchini | January 5, 2026

Going back to last season, many were wondering when Toronto Maple Leafs star centre Auston Matthews would pop off as the dynamic goal scorer that he was in 2023-24 when…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs’ Power Play Coming to Life with One Key Difference

Peter Baracchini | January 2, 2026

When the Toronto Maple Leafs hired Marc Savard as an assistant to run the power play, many thought that it would help them reach new heights after faltering in the…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

4 Maple Leafs Looking for a Better Result in 2026

Peter Baracchini | January 1, 2026

2025 is behind us and for the Toronto Maple Leafs, the calendar flipping couldn’t have come soon enough. Players have their ups and downs throughout the season, but there were…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

2026 NHL Draft-Eligible Players to Watch at the WJC

Peter Baracchini | December 21, 2025

With the 2026 NHL Draft scouting season well-under way and scouts tuning into every league and major showcases, none are bigger than the World Junior Championship. Every year, there are…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, NHL Prospects, World Junior Hockey Championship

Maple Leafs’ Lack of Assets and Overall Play Not Worth Investing In

Peter Baracchini | December 20, 2025

With the calendar flipping to 2026, more news and rumours starts to swirl about potential movement of players who are on the trade market as the deadline approaches.  Given the…

Categories Editor's Choice, Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs Stars Delivered, but Playing Catch-Up Isn’t Sustainable

Peter Baracchini | December 17, 2025

As we near the end of 2025, many are still wondering what to make of the Toronto Maple Leafs. At times, they look competitive and a team that can get…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs’ Draft Picks That Got Away

Peter Baracchini | December 14, 2025

The Toronto Maple Leafs team of the early 2000s was one of the most beloved by Leafs Nation. With names like Mats Sundin, Gary Roberts, Darcy Tucker, Bryan McCabe, Alexander…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, NHL Entry Draft, Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs’ Danford & Johansson Will Bring Different Skillsets at World Juniors

Peter Baracchini | December 14, 2025

With the World Junior Championship just weeks away, the Toronto Maple Leafs may not have quantity in terms of their prospects attending the event, but they will have quality. Canada…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs, World Junior Hockey Championship
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