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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.

History is Repeating for Maple Leafs With Another Disappointing Fallout

Peter Baracchini | March 2, 2026

As the Toronto Maple Leafs continue to reel with their lacklustre and poor performance post-Olympic break, so too are their playoff hopes as it was dealt another blow with another…

Categories Editor's Choice, Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs Mishandling Easton Cowan With Multiple Scratches

Peter Baracchini | February 27, 2026

When Easton Cowan cracked the Toronto Maple Leafs roster to start the season, it was well deserved as he was doing the little things right and competing hard.  At times…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

2 Key Areas of the Maple Leafs to Watch After the Olympic Break

Peter Baracchini | February 25, 2026

The Olympics have come and gone and after an exhilarating finish between Team Canada and USA with Toronto Maple Leafs and Team USA captain Auston Matthews taking home the gold…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs Calling Up Villeneuve Could Lead to an Opportunity

Peter Baracchini | February 19, 2026

The Olympic hockey tournament is nearing an end and players have already begun reporting back to on-ice practice for when the season resumes. The Toronto Maple Leafs got some welcoming…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs & Kings Could Emerge as Trade Partners After Fiala’s Injury

Peter Baracchini | February 17, 2026

Previously, I wrote about how the Toronto Maple Leafs could look to gain an asset in Warren Foegele with the Los Angeles Kings. Especially, in the event that forward Bobby…

Categories Editor's Choice, Los Angeles Kings, Toronto Maple Leafs, Trade Deadline

Maple Leafs Need to Think Carefully Before Gambling on Raddysh 

Peter Baracchini | February 12, 2026

As general manager Brad Treliving and the Toronto Maple Leafs look to shift their focus on moving some pieces ahead of the trade deadline, there’s a lot of talk as…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs Could Make a Deal With Kings

Peter Baracchini | February 9, 2026

With the winter Olympics underway and the NHL trade freeze in effect, that won’t stop the rumour mill from generating potential talking points for the next few weeks until teams…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs, Trade Deadline

Oliver Ekman-Larsson Is Maple Leafs’ Best Trade Chip Ahead of Trade Deadline 

Peter Baracchini | February 5, 2026

While the Toronto Maple Leafs have won their last three games and are five points out of a playoff spot, it shouldn’t take away from the fact that this team…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs, Trade Deadline

Maple Leafs and Rielly Could Both Benefit From Parting Ways

Peter Baracchini | February 2, 2026

The Toronto Maple Leafs continue to be in unfamiliar territory as they’re still way back of a playoff spot. With teams winning and being in the spot that they’re in,…

Categories Editor's Choice, Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs Have the Assets to Be Sellers at the Trade Deadline

Peter Baracchini | January 29, 2026

Before the Christmas break, I wrote about how the Toronto Maple Leafs’ lack of trade assets would make it difficult to be buyers. At one point, it looked like they…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs’ Continue to be Consistently Inconsistent With Their Effort 

Peter Baracchini | January 25, 2026

Just a few weeks ago, the Toronto Maple Leafs looked to have gained some ground in the Eastern Conference standings and push for a wild card spot. Going 6-1-2 in…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Caleb Malhotra Proving Why He Should Be First OHLer Selected in 2026 NHL Draft

Peter Baracchini | January 23, 2026

The 2026 NHL Draft is already generating a good amount of discussion when it comes to the top of the board. Is Gavin McKenna still the favourite or will Ivar…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, OHL
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