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' Matthews Continues to Make His Mark
August 4th, 2019 When the Toronto Maple Leafs drafted Auston Matthews first overall in 2016, he already exuded elite, superstar potential after a standout draft season playing with the Zurich Lions in the Swiss Hockey League. Since Mats Sundin left, the team has dreamed of acquiring a number one centreman to help lead this team to a Stanley Cup. We knew...
Breaking Down the David Clarkson Deal
July 26th, 2019 Late Tuesday night, Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Kyle Dubas made a deal that left everyone asking questions. David Clarkson and a fourth-round pick were acquired from the Vegas Golden Knights for back-up goaltender Garrett Sparks. This deal was unexpected and very questionable. It does seem odd that the Maple Leafs would...
Maple Leafs: Nylander Needs to Be with Matthews
July 15th, 2019 When the Toronto Maple Leafs first put William Nylander alongside franchise centre Auston Matthews, we knew that the duo was going to be good. After their first game against the Ottawa Senators, it was obvious that they connected and were becoming one of the Maple Leafs’ key offensive dynamos. That trend would continue until the...
Maple Leafs' Dubas Exceeds Expectations This Off-Season
July 5th, 2019 About a month ago, THW’s Brian Joyce wrote a fantastic article about this off-season being Kyle Dubas’ first real test as Toronto Maple Leafs general manager. After getting through two major contract negotiations, one including William Nylander, Dubas has hit another contract impasse with Mitch Marner and his camp. The debacle...
Maple Leafs Could Fill Roster Spots Internally
June 28th, 2019 As a result of the Toronto Maple Leafs current cap situation, along with the trade of Patrick Marleau, it’s now known that the team isn’t in the market for a big name free agent. It makes sense as Mitch Marner is the main priority. At the NHL Draft, TSN’s Bob McKenzie reported that the estimated figures for the contracts of...
Maple Leafs Should be Inspired by Raptors' Title
June 16th, 2019 Imagine this scenario; a major Toronto-based sports team accomplishes its goal of finally winning a championship. The fanbase is ecstatic and going off on a party bender celebrating the win. To get to this high point, they’ve endured multiple years of issues and failure, but in the end it was all worth it. This is what happened...
