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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.

5 Maple Leafs’ Prospects Flying Under the Radar

Peter Baracchini | January 5, 2023

Compared to the other teams in the league the Toronto Maple Leafs prospect pool isn’t as strong considering where they are and the amount of first-round picks they have given…

Categories Editor's Choice, Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs’ Timmins Has Earned a Spot on Blue Line

Peter Baracchini | December 29, 2022

When the Toronto Maple Leafs were dealing with a depleted defensive unit due to injuries, general manager Kyle Dubas was in dire need of making a trade to shore up…

Categories Editor's Choice, Toronto Maple Leafs

2022 NHL Draft Picks to Watch at the 2023 World Juniors

Peter Baracchini | December 20, 2022

It’s December and you know what that means… The World Junior Hockey Championship. The tournament that everyone anticipates during the holiday season makes its return. There’s no summer tournament, there’s…

Categories Editor's Choice, NHL Prospects, World Junior Hockey Championship

Maple Leafs Targeting Blues Captain: Big Price, but Worth It

Peter Baracchini | December 16, 2022

It seems as if the rumour mill keeps getting more interesting by the hour with the NHL Trade Deadline coming in March and it’s not even Christmas yet. With that…

Categories Editor's Choice, Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs’ 3 Early Christmas Gifts for 2022-23 Season

Peter Baracchini | December 13, 2022

It was a tough start to the 2022-23 season, but the Toronto Maple Leafs turned things around and have shown why they’re one of the top teams in the league.…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs Have Hidden Gem With Prospect Ty Voit

Peter Baracchini | December 9, 2022

No one knew what would become of the missed Ontario Hockey League season in 2020-21 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. A lot of players that were up for…

Categories Editor's Choice, Toronto Maple Leafs

4 Maple Leafs AHLers to Watch This Season

Peter Baracchini | December 6, 2022

The Toronto Maple Leafs are seeing a number of players within their farm system get an opportunity to show their worth at the NHL level. As they’ve been constantly hit…

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

Auston Matthews’ Slow Start Shouldn’t Concern Maple Leafs Fans

Peter Baracchini | December 1, 2022

After a 60-goal, 106-point season where he won the league MVP, many were expecting another repeat performance from Toronto Maple Leafs superstar Auston Matthews. And rightfully so as he’s the…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs Defense Stepping Up During Tough Times

Peter Baracchini | November 27, 2022

There is much to be said in regards to the Toronto Maple Leafs defense. Most of the team, especially the blueline, remained intact heading into the start of the season…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs Are Giving Away Too Many Points in Overtime

Peter Baracchini | November 23, 2022

Another game, another disappointing overtime loss for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Which is odd because the Maple Leafs have shown to be quite skilled in extra time in the past. Just…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs Finding Great Value With Jordie Benn

Peter Baracchini | November 19, 2022

When the Toronto Maple Leafs signed Jordie Benn in the offseason, many thought that he was going to be a depth defender rotating in on the blue line. Given how…

Categories Editor's Choice, Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs’ Liljegren Showed Promise in Top-Pairing Audition

Peter Baracchini | November 17, 2022

The Toronto Maple Leafs appear to be a in a very difficult situation in regards to their blue line. Recently, they received some concerning news that veteran defender Jake Muzzin…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs
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