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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.

Sam Dickinson – 2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

Peter Baracchini | April 1, 2024

Sam Dickinson 2023-24 Team: London Knights (OHL)Date of Birth: Jun. 07, 2006Place of Birth: Toronto, ON, CANHt: 6-foot-2 Wt: 199 poundsShoots: LPosition: DNHL Draft Eligibility: 2024 first-year eligible Rankings Many…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, NHL Prospects

3 Maple Leafs Questions for the Final Stretch

Peter Baracchini | March 26, 2024

April is around the corner and in short, team’s that are in a playoff spot are in the final stretch to be at their best for the most important time…

Categories Editor's Choice, Toronto Maple Leafs

Cayden Lindstrom – 2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

Peter Baracchini | March 23, 2024

Cayden Lindstrom 2023-24 Team: Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL)Date of Birth: Feb. 03, 2006Place of Birth: Chetwynd, BC, CANHt: 6-foot-3 Wt: 210 poundsShoots: LPosition: CNHL Draft Eligibility: 2024 first-year eligible Rankings…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, NHL Prospects

Where Should the Maple Leafs Play Easton Cowan Next Season?

Peter Baracchini | March 22, 2024

It’s safe to say, the Toronto Maple Leafs selecting Easton Cowan 28th overall in the 2023 NHL Draft, is definitely starting to pay off big time. While many were questioning the…

Categories Editor's Choice, Maple Leafs Prospects, Toronto Maple Leafs

Macklin Celebrini – 2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

Peter Baracchini | March 20, 2024

Macklin Celebrini 2023-24 Team: Boston Univ. (NCAA)Date of Birth: Jun. 13, 2006Place of Birth: Vancouver, BC, CANHt: 6-feet Wt: 190 poundsShoots: LPosition: CNHL Draft Eligibility: 2024 first-year eligible Rankings While…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, NHL Prospects

Maple Leafs’ Dewar Brings Missing Element to the Team

Peter Baracchini | March 11, 2024

It’s official, the NHL Trade Deadline has come and gone. While many anticipated the Toronto Maple Leafs try to do something big, they did most of their shopping in advance,…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

2024 NHL Draft: Baracchini’s Top 96 March Rankings

Peter Baracchini | March 7, 2024

Welcome back to another installment of my 2024 NHL Draft Rankings! While it’s been two months since my January rankings, there has been a lot more movement this time around…

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Ilya Lyubushkin Is the Missing Piece the Maple Leafs Need

Peter Baracchini | March 2, 2024

The Toronto Maple Leafs managed to dip into the trade market late Thursday night by trading for Anaheim Ducks defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin in a three-team deal. The Ducks got a…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs, Trade Deadline

Maple Leafs’ Recent Play Makes Them Trade Deadline Buyers

Peter Baracchini | March 1, 2024

Weeks ago, many were wondering if the Toronto Maple Leafs would consider being buyers at this year’s trade deadline. They were in the midst of inconsistent stretches, blowing leads, weren’t…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs, Trade Deadline

Maple Leafs’ Bertuzzi Could Be on Verge of Breaking Out

Peter Baracchini | February 25, 2024

When the Toronto Maple Leafs signed Tyler Bertuzzi in the offseason, the hope was that he was going to provide the intensity and production that was missing when Michael Bunting…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Morgan Rielly’s Suspension Sparking Maple Leafs’ Best Stretch

Peter Baracchini | February 24, 2024

When Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly was handed a five-game suspension for a cross-check, many wondered how this would impact the Maple Leafs defense. Being without your best defenseman…

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Maple Leafs’ Ideal Defense Target Should Be Rasmus Andersson

Peter Baracchini | February 17, 2024

As the trade deadline approaches, so does the ramping of rumours and potential names that could be in play. With the Toronto Maple Leafs being in the market for a…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs
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