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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.

2022 NHL Draft Rankings: Baracchini’s Top 160 Final Rankings

Peter Baracchini | June 28, 2022

Welcome back to the final installment of my 2022 NHL Draft Rankings. A lot has changed since I released my May rankings with the conclusion of the World U18 Championship.…

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

Maple Leafs Can Replicate Avalanche’s Cup-Winning Path

Peter Baracchini | June 28, 2022

The Colorado Avalanche have dethroned the Tampa Bay Lightning as they are the 2021-22 Stanley Cup Champions. While the Avalanche went 16-4 in the post season, getting to this point…

Categories Editor's Choice, Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs Have 3 Internal Options for a 2nd Line Left Winger

Peter Baracchini | June 25, 2022

While it may not seem like a big deal as there are more pressing matters, the Toronto Maple Leafs should look to bolster their depth in the top-six this offseason. The…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

2022 NHL Draft Will be Headlined by Djurgårdens Quartet

Peter Baracchini | June 22, 2022

When you see a specific team or system dominate the NHL draft board with their top prospects, you know they’re doing a terrific job at developing their top talent for…

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

Filip Nordberg– 2022 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

Peter Baracchini | June 21, 2022

Filip Nordberg 2021-22 Team: Södertälje SK J20 (Nationell)Date of Birth: Mar 05, 2004Place of Birth: Stockholm, SWEHt: 6-foot-4 Wt: 207 poundsShoots: LPosition: DNHL Draft Eligibility: 2022 first-year eligible Rankings When…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, NHL Prospects

2022 NHL Entry Draft – Top 10 Centres

Peter Baracchini | June 19, 2022

When you think of centremen in the NHL, you automatically think of top draft picks like Sidney Crosby, Steven Stamkos, Connor McDavid and Auston Matthews.  It’s hard to find strong…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, NHL Prospects, Top 10 Lists

Maple Leafs Have Chance to Act on Rakell Rumours

Peter Baracchini | June 16, 2022

For some time, going back to the 2021 trade deadline, the Toronto Maple Leafs have always been rumoured in the market to add a top-six forward to push them over…

Categories Free Agents, Toronto Maple Leafs

Top 2022 NHL Prospects Find Success After Missed OHL Season

Peter Baracchini | June 14, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic brought everything in the world to a halt, including the sports world. Many hockey leagues at all levels saw their season postponed or even cancelled as a…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, NHL Prospects

Sandis Vilmanis – 2022 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

Peter Baracchini | June 12, 2022

Sandis Vilmanis 2021-22 Team: Luleå HF J20 (Nationell)Date of Birth: Jan 23, 2004Place of Birth: Riga, LATHt: 6-foot-1 Wt: 194 poundsShoots: LPosition: FNHL Draft Eligibility: 2022 first-year eligible Rankings Latvian-born…

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George Fegaras – 2022 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

Peter Baracchini | June 11, 2022

George Fegaras 2021-22 Team: North York Rnagers (OJHL)Date of Birth: Apr 26, 2004Place of Birth: Richmond Hill, ON, CANHt: 6-foot-2 Wt: 194 poundsShoots: RPosition: DNHL Draft Eligibility: 2022 first-year eligible…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, NHL Prospects

5 Maple Leafs’ 2022 First-Round Draft Targets

Peter Baracchini | June 9, 2022

The Toronto Maple Leafs didn’t have a first-round pick in 2021 and didn’t make their first selection until late in the second round. This year, they held onto their pick…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, NHL Prospects, Toronto Maple Leafs

Rutger McGroarty’s Journey Has Made Him a Potential 1st Round Pick

Peter Baracchini | June 8, 2022

There have only been three players from the state of Nebraska to play in the NHL. Johnny Matz, Jed Ortmeyer and most recently, Neal Pionk of the Winnipeg Jets.  2022…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, NHL Prospects, Toronto Maple Leafs
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