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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 Standouts From the Preseason

Peter Baracchini | October 3, 2025

The Toronto Maple Leafs are in the final stretch of the preseason with one more game remaining before they kick off the regular season against the Montreal Canadiens. While many…

Categories Editor's Choice, Season Previews, Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs’ Fourth Line Has the Chance to Be Impactful This Season

Peter Baracchini | September 30, 2025

The Toronto Maple Leafs are just past the halfway point of the preseason, as they’re now 2-1-1. At this time of the year, there shouldn’t be a whole lot of…

Categories Editor's Choice, Season Previews, Toronto Maple Leafs

2026 NHL Draft: Baracchini’s Top 32 Preseason Rankings

Peter Baracchini | September 26, 2025

Welcome to my preseason rankings for the 2026 NHL Draft.  With a number of junior leagues and players playing overseas already kicking off their draft year, the scouting season is…

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

Maple Leafs’ Robertson & Järnkrok Looking to Keep Roster Spots With Strong Play in Preseason

Peter Baracchini | September 24, 2025

With the preseason already kicking off, competition for roster spots is fully underway for the Toronto Maple Leafs. There are many looking to make a lasting impression and steal a…

Categories Season Previews, Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs’ Prospect & Training Camp Invitee Owen Conrad Could Be a Steal

Peter Baracchini | September 22, 2025

It’s well known that the Toronto Maple Leafs’ prospect pool isn’t as strong compared to the league. With Easton Cowan and Ben Danford as the only prospects with projectable upside,…

Categories Maple Leafs Prospects, Toronto Maple Leafs

4 Maple Leafs Storylines After Training Camp Roster Announcement

Peter Baracchini | September 18, 2025

The Toronto Maple Leafs recently released their 2025-26 training camp roster, signalling the unofficial start to the season with the preseason on the horizon. The list consists of 44 forwards,…

Categories Season Previews, Toronto Maple Leafs

7 Maple Leafs’ Standouts at the 2025 Prospect Showdown

Peter Baracchini | September 15, 2025

The Toronto Maple Leafs don’t have a whole lot of depth or household names in their prospect pool. However, with the yearly Prospect Showdown in Montreal, it’s the perfect opportunity…

Categories Editor's Choice, Toronto Maple Leafs

Matthew Knies’ Recent Comments Show He Is Embracing the Pressure That Comes With Being a Maple Leaf 

Peter Baracchini | September 10, 2025

It’s clear that Toronto Maple Leafs forward Matthew Knies has a large following two seasons into his young NHL career. From head coach Craig Berube to the fans that love…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs’ Rumoured Interest in Sergachev Wouldn’t Solve Team’s Main Issue

Peter Baracchini | September 8, 2025

With the offseason nearing an end and training camps starting up, the Toronto Maple Leafs are still looking to possibly make moves that could improve their roster, either up front…

Categories Editor's Choice, Toronto Maple Leafs, Utah Mammoth

7 Marlies Players to Watch for 2025-26 Season

Peter Baracchini | September 4, 2025

Last season, the Toronto Maple Leafs had a number of players playing for the Toronto Marlies of the American Hockey League that was worth keeping an eye on. However, players…

Categories Season Previews, Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Marlies

6 Maple Leafs Players to Watch Heading Into Training Camp

Peter Baracchini | September 1, 2025

With training camp around the corner, the Toronto Maple Leafs are heading into the 2025-26 season with a number of new faces and a different mindset. It’s a fresh start…

Categories Editor's Choice, Season Previews, Toronto Maple Leafs

3 More Burning Questions for the Maple Leafs in 2025-26

Peter Baracchini | August 28, 2025

The Toronto Maple Leafs 2024-25 season was impressive, but it once again ended in disappointment in the second round of the playoffs against the Florida Panthers. However, we learned a…

Categories Editor's Choice, Season Previews, Toronto Maple Leafs
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