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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’ Knies Poised for Impactful Rookie Season

Peter Baracchini | August 5, 2023

When Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Matthew Knies signed his entry-level contract, making him an option for the roster, there was already a buzz surrounding him after his play in college.…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs’ 4 Most NHL-Ready Prospects

Peter Baracchini | August 1, 2023

The Toronto Maple Leafs prospect system isn’t as strong compared to other teams given how competitive they have been in making the post season, but also giving up picks to…

Categories Season Previews, Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs’ Rielly Should Be Fuelled by Klingberg Signing

Peter Baracchini | July 28, 2023

When the Toronto Maple Leafs signed defenseman John Klingberg, there were questions in regards to bringing in another puck-moving defenseman when the team already had Morgan Rielly.   Klingberg has seen…

Categories Editor's Choice, Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs, Samsonov Both Benefit From 1-Year Contract

Peter Baracchini | July 25, 2023

The Toronto Maple Leafs and starter goaltender Ilya Samsonov have come to an agreement on a one-year deal, worth $3.55 million. The deal comes after the two sides went to…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

2024 NHL Draft Rankings: Baracchini’s Way Too Early Top 32

Peter Baracchini | July 20, 2023

It only feels like yesterday that the 2023 NHL Draft came to an end. With that draft in the books and the upcoming Hlinka Gretzky Cup to kick off the…

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

3 Maple Leafs Bounce Back Candidates for 2023-24

Peter Baracchini | July 19, 2023

While the Toronto Maple Leafs had a strong regular season and better playoff outcome winning a series for the first time since 2004, there’s still a lot to be said…

Categories Editor's Choice, Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs’ Top Prospects Look to Have Big Impact in 2023-24

Peter Baracchini | July 12, 2023

Even though that they may not have high-end names in their prospect pool, the Toronto Maple Leafs still manage to have prospects that continue to develop very well and make…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs’ Bertuzzi Is Perfect Top Line Option

Peter Baracchini | July 9, 2023

When the free agency period opened up, many wondered what direction Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving would take in order to improve the roster of his team. If…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Grading the Maple Leafs’ 4 Major Free Agent Signings

Peter Baracchini | July 5, 2023

It definitely wasn’t the start that Toronto Maple Leafs fans were hoping for as it was a quiet first day of free agent frenzy. Instead of making a big splash,…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs go Big on Potential at 2023 NHL Draft

Peter Baracchini | July 3, 2023

It was safe to say that the Toronto Maple Leafs didn’t have the draft capital needed to make a big impact in the 2023 NHL Draft. With one first round…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs Bet Big on Payoff with Cowan Pick

Peter Baracchini | June 30, 2023

It has been a while since the Toronto Maple Leafs drafted a top name in the first round, the last one being Rodion Amirov back in 2020. Even though they…

Categories Editor's Choice, NHL Entry Draft, Toronto Maple Leafs

Arizona Coyotes Draft Michael Hrabal 38th Overall

Peter Baracchini | June 29, 2023

With the 38th pick of the 2023 NHL Entry Draft, the Arizona Coyotes have selected Michael Hrabal from the Omaha Lancers of the United States Hockey League (USHL) About Michael…

Categories Coyotes Prospects, NHL Entry Draft, NHL News
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