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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: 3 Right-Shot Defense Trade Targets

Peter Baracchini | February 2, 2022

As the Toronto Maple Leafs head into the All-Star break with a strong 29-10-3 record, the rumours continue to swirl as we get closer to the March 21st trade deadline. It’s…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

3 Maple Leafs Storylines to Pay Attention to in Second Half

Peter Baracchini | January 28, 2022

Even though teams have already begun their second half of the season, passing the 41-game mark, the Toronto Maple Leafs are closing in as they look to play catch up.…

Categories Editor's Choice, Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs’ Rielly Is Living up to Contract Extension

Peter Baracchini | January 25, 2022

If there’s one headline heading into the season for the Toronto Maple Leafs was the uncertainty and future of top defenseman Morgan Rielly. Being an important piece to this team’s…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

2022 NHL Entry Draft: Baracchini’s Mock Draft 1.0

Peter Baracchini | January 24, 2022

As soon as the calendar flipped to January, the attention starts to shift over to the NHL Draft. Recently, Central Scouting released its midterm rankings and I thought it would…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, NHL Entry Draft, NHL Prospects, Previews and Predictions

Maple Leafs Getting More Value From Bunting Than Expected

Peter Baracchini | January 17, 2022

When the Toronto Maple Leafs signed Michael Bunting to a two-year contract, there was a massive hole to fill with the absence of Zach Hyman. 36 games into his tenure…

Categories Editor's Choice, Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs Can Better 2nd Pair by Acquiring Colin Miller

Peter Baracchini | January 12, 2022

As we enter the second half of the NHL season, the trade rumours and speculation start to heat up. The Toronto Maple Leafs have put themselves in a good spot…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Mikheyev’s Return Gives Maple Leafs Potent Third Line

Peter Baracchini | January 5, 2022

When you think of teams that put themselves in a position to make a deep playoff run, they tend to rely more on their depth forwards to provide energy and…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

2022 World Juniors Cancelled Due to COVID-19

Peter Baracchini | December 29, 2021

As a result of the on-going COVID-19 pandemic and the spread of the very transmissible Omicron variant, the 2022 World Junior Hockey Championship has been cancelled due to consecutive days…

Categories NHL News, World Junior Hockey Championship

2022 World Juniors: 10 Things to Watch For

Peter Baracchini | December 24, 2021

We are nearing the start of the 2022 World Junior Hockey Championships and there are already a number of headlines to keep an eye on. Once again, the COVID-19 pandemic…

Categories World Junior Hockey Championship

Maple Leafs Should Throw Their Name Into the Chychrun Sweepstakes

Peter Baracchini | December 21, 2021

When it comes to the Toronto Maple Leafs, they appear to be the most complete team that we’ve seen in quite some time. The stars are producing, they’re getting great…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

2022 World Juniors: Draft Eligible Players to Watch

Peter Baracchini | December 19, 2021

As fans anticipate the start of the 2022 World Junior Hockey Championships, it’s an opportunity for them to get a glimpse of their respective NHL teams top drafted prospects. It’s…

Categories Editor's Choice, NHL Entry Draft, World Junior Hockey Championship

Maple Leafs’ 3 Early Christmas Gifts for 2021-22 Season

Peter Baracchini | December 16, 2021

After a rough start to the season, the Toronto Maple Leafs appear to be in a really good spot in the standings as we move closer to the Christmas break.…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs
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