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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.

Maple Leafs Sign Prospect & KHL Champion Nikita Grebyonkin to ELC

Peter Baracchini | April 29, 2024

Before the start of the 2023-24 season, I had three underrated prospects that any Toronto Maple Leafs fan should keep an eye on and get to know a little better.…

Categories Maple Leafs Transactions, Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs’ Lifeless Game 4 Boils Over with Heated Bench Moment

Peter Baracchini | April 28, 2024

In a game where the Toronto Maple Leafs had to win it or risk going down a 3-1 hole in their series against the Boston Bruins, they chose the latter…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs Still Need More From Mitch Marner in the Playoffs

Peter Baracchini | April 26, 2024

Toronto Maple Leafs franchise super star Auston Matthews had himself a game to remember in Game 2 against the Boston Bruins. He was in on every goal, assisting on two…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs Need to Tighten Up After Games 1 & 2 in Playoffs

Peter Baracchini | April 23, 2024

Another postseason, another chance for the Toronto Maple Leafs to prove to the fan base that they’re ready for playing consistently and with intensity. Two games into their matchup against…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Sam O’Reilly – 2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

Peter Baracchini | April 19, 2024

Sam O’Reilly 2023-24 Team: London Knights (OHL)Date of Birth: Mar. 30, 2006Place of Birth: Toronto, ON, CANHt: 6-foot-1 Wt: 176 poundsShoots: RPosition: C/RWNHL Draft Eligibility: 2024 first-year eligible Rankings There…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, NHL Prospects

3 Keys to the Maple Leafs Beating the Bruins in the First Round

Peter Baracchini | April 18, 2024

After a strong start and disappointing finish in their 5-2 loss to the Florida Panthers in the second last game of the regular season, the Toronto Maple Leafs finally know…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Macklin Celebrini’s Dominant Draft Year is One to Remember

Peter Baracchini | April 14, 2024

The 2023 NHL Draft was deep with talent and all eyes were on current Chicago Blackhawks phenom Connor Bedard as he dominated his draft season. In the end he went…

Categories Editor's Choice, NHL Entry Draft, NHL Prospects

3 Maple Leafs Who Can Have a Big Impact in the Playoffs

Peter Baracchini | April 13, 2024

We’re one week away from the start of the Stanley Cup Playoffs and already the anticipation is building. The Toronto Maple Leafs have already secured their ticket for the playoffs…

Categories Editor's Choice, Toronto Maple Leafs

Luke Misa – 2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

Peter Baracchini | April 11, 2024

Luke Misa 2023-24 Team: Mississauga Steelheads (OHL)Date of Birth: Nov. 25, 2005Place of Birth: Oakville, ON, CANHt: 5-foot-10 Wt: 165 poundsShoots: LPosition: CNHL Draft Eligibility: 2024 first-year eligible Rankings When…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, NHL Prospects

3 Maple Leafs Who Likely Solidified Playoff Roster Spot

Peter Baracchini | April 8, 2024

The Toronto Maple Leafs have successfully punched their ticket to the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the eighth consecutive season. While the 2023 postseason saw them win their first series since…

Categories Editor's Choice, Toronto Maple Leafs

Jett Luchanko – 2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

Peter Baracchini | April 7, 2024

Jett Luchanko 2023-24 Team: Guelph Storm (OHL)Date of Birth: Aug, 21, 2006Place of Birth: London, ON, CANHt: 5-foot-10 Wt: 165 poundsShoots: RPosition: CNHL Draft Eligibility: 2024 first-year eligible Rankings Every…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, NHL Prospects

Maple Leafs’ Samsonov the Clear-Cut Starter for Playoffs

Peter Baracchini | April 5, 2024

About a week ago, I asked three questions for the Toronto Maple Leafs during the final stretch of the regular season. One was who will solidify their role as starter,…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs
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