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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.

2025 World Juniors Roster Breakdown by NHL Team

Peter Baracchini | December 20, 2024

The 2025 World Junior Championship is just around the corner and the teams involved are quickly finalizing their roster for those that’ll be attending this year’s tournament. As a result,…

Categories World Junior Hockey Championship

Maple Leafs’ Cowan & Holinka Poised for Key Roles at WJC

Peter Baracchini | December 18, 2024

The Toronto Maple Leafs always seem to have players with good performances at the World Junior Hockey Championship as they have been well represented in the past. Last year, it…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs, World Junior Hockey Championship

Team Canada Players to Watch at the 2025 WJC

Peter Baracchini | December 15, 2024

Team Canada is always a threat at the World Junior Hockey Championship. It’s no coincidence that they have the most gold medals at the tournament with 20. As a result,…

Categories NHL Prospects, World Junior Hockey Championship

Maple Leafs Benefiting From Early Christmas Presents in 2024-25

Peter Baracchini | December 10, 2024

It’s the holiday season and that means that Christmas is quickly approaching for many.  While some are still shopping for gifts for loved ones, for the Toronto Maple Leafs, their…

Categories Editor's Choice, Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs in Familiar, but Different Spot in Marner Contract Year

Peter Baracchini | December 6, 2024

Last season, it was Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander who was in the midst of a contract year and was arguably one of their top offensive contributors. He earned…

Categories Editor's Choice, Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs’ McCabe & Tanev Pair Has Exceeded Expectations so Far

Peter Baracchini | December 3, 2024

There are plenty of factors that can attribute to the Toronto Maple Leafs success this season. Though the biggest improvement and surprise has been the play of the team’s defense.…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs’ Prospects Who Could Make the 2025 World Juniors

Peter Baracchini | December 2, 2024

The Toronto Maple Leafs have had a number of players represent their respective countries in the past at the World Junior Hockey Championship. John Tavares, Morgan Rielly, Mitch Marner, Auston…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs, World Junior Hockey Championship

Top Performers From the 2024 CHL/ USA Prospects Challenge

Peter Baracchini | November 28, 2024

For the first time, the Canadian Hockey League added to their showcase of their top draft eligible prospects. While there’s the showdown between players within the CHL in a prospect…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, NHL Prospects

Recent Play From Maple Leafs’ Call-Ups Could Lead to Tough Decisions

Peter Baracchini | November 26, 2024

With the injuries continuing to pile up, the Toronto Maple Leafs have a problem on their hands. However, it’s a good one to have when it pertains to testing their…

Categories Editor's Choice, Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs’ Minten Earned His Call-Up & Deserves a Chance to Stay in the NHL

Peter Baracchini | November 20, 2024

The injuries are starting to pile up for the Toronto Maple Leafs. With Calle Jarnkrok being out month-to-month, Max Pacioretty on the sidelines and questions surrounding Auston Matthews’ upper body…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs Should Inquire About Kraken’s Gourde, Tanev

Peter Baracchini | November 18, 2024

It isn’t too early to talk about potential trade targets, as the Toronto Maple Leafs really could look to improve the bottom part of their roster. With secondary scoring being…

Categories Editor's Choice, Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs Need to Look at Marlies’ Grebenkin, Minten and Nylander for Scoring Depth

Peter Baracchini | November 15, 2024

At the start of the season, the Toronto Maple Leafs’ secondary scoring looked like it would be a big factor as names like Max Domi and Bobby McMann got off…

Categories AA, Editor's Choice, Toronto Maple Leafs
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