Peter Baracchini
Hockey has been a big part of my life since watching my first Leafs game to currently coaching minor hockey. I previously interned at The Hockey News and worked on Toronto Marlies broadcasts for Rogers TV. Aside from hockey, I also enjoy drumming, animation and impressions/ voices.
Author's Posts
Maple Leafs' 4 Free Agent Defence Targets
July 3rd, 2020 At this point, the Stanley Cup would have been awarded, we’d know where Alexis Lafreniere has ended up, and we’d be at the start of the free-agent frenzy period. Unfortunately, the world had other plans. Related: The Worst Free-Agent Signings in NHL History While the NHL schedule has been thrown off due to the COVID-19...
Grant Slukynsky- 2020 NHL Draft Prospect Profile
June 26th, 2020 Grant Slukynsky 2019-20 Team: Warroad High USHS-MnDate of Birth: Mar. 12th, 2002Place of Birth: Edin, MN, USAHt: 6’0” Wt: 195 lbsShoots: LeftPosition: CNHL Draft Eligibility: 2020 first-year eligible Rankings NHL Central Scouting: 152nd (among NA Skaters)Larry Fisher’s Final 500 Rankings: 151stSteve Kourianos’ Top...
Maple Leafs Draft Targets With First Round Conditional Pick
June 19th, 2020 Good news for draft and prospect enthusiasts. There will be an NHL draft. However, it might be a little different than what we’re used to. THW’s Brandon Share-Cohen wrote a great explanation of the lottery process and its implications for those who don't win their play-in series. What does this mean for the Toronto Maple Leafs...
Maple Leafs Banter with Forbes & Baracchini: Maple Leafs Will Beat Blue Jackets If...
June 16th, 2020 When the COVID-19 pandemic forced a stoppage in the NHL season, many wondered if a return was even possible. However, the league came out with a plan to move closer to resuming the season by heading straight into the playoffs. Commissioner Gary Bettman laid out a 24-team playoff format, where teams outside of the top-eight (top four...
Maple Leafs' Draft Picks That Got Away
June 14th, 2020 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 Mogilny and many more, the roster resonated with fans. Once known as the Beasts of the East, they had the best chance to make the playoffs and win the Stanley...
Ian Moore- 2020 NHL Draft Prospect Profile
June 12th, 2020 Ian Moore 2019-20 Team: St. Mark’s School, High-MADate of Birth: Jan. 4, 2002Place of Birth: Concord, MA, USAHt: 6’2” Wt: 171 lbsShoots: RightPosition: DNHL Draft Eligibility: 2020 first-year eligible Rankings NHL Central Scouting: 47th (among NA Skaters)Steve Kourianos’ Top 300: 110thLarry Fisher’s Top 500 Final...
