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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.

Mitch Marner Needs a Change of Scenery, but Winning May Be Years Away

Peter Baracchini | June 19, 2025

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Mitch Marner appear to be in a precarious situation in regards to a potential contract negotiation. And it sounds like things are getting uglier by…

Categories Editor's Choice, Toronto Maple Leafs

Michael Misa’s Draft Year Couldn’t Have Gone Better

Peter Baracchini | June 18, 2025

When Michael Misa was granted exceptional status back in 2022, the potential for him to be a special player was evident. After an impressive OHL Cup where he broke Connor…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, NHL Prospects

Potential No. 1 Pick Matthew Schaefer Deserving of CHL Top Prospect Award

Peter Baracchini | June 14, 2025

If there was any more validation that Erie Otters defender Matthew Schaefer is the top prospect at the 2025 NHL Draft, he can add some hardware to that label as…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, NHL Prospects

2025 NHL Draft Mailbag: Islanders and Hagens, Blackhawks at 3, Surprises and More

Peter Baracchini | June 12, 2025

The 2025 NHL Entry Draft is quickly approaching. With the NHL Draft Combine in the books, rankings all over the place and a season of constant looks and views of…

Categories Editor's Choice, NHL Entry Draft

3 Depth Signings the Maple Leafs Could Make

Peter Baracchini | June 9, 2025

While the Toronto Maple Leafs could be looking at potential replacements for Mitch Marner in free agency, if he decides to sign elsewhere. There’s another thing they need to address…

Categories Editor's Choice, Free Agents, Toronto Maple Leafs

Francesco Dell’Elce – 2025 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

Peter Baracchini | June 8, 2025

Francesco Dell’Elce 2024-25 Team: UMass (NCAA)Date of Birth: Jun. 23, 200Place of Birth: King City, ON, CANHt: 6-foot-1 Wt: 185 poundsShoots: LPosition: DNHL Draft Eligibility: 2025 third-year eligible Rankings It’s…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, NHL Prospects

Asher Barnett – 2025 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

Peter Baracchini | June 2, 2025

Asher Barnett 2024-25 Team: USA U18 (NTDP)Date of Birth: May 16, 2007Place of Birth: Wilmette, IL, USAHt: 6-feet Wt: 196 poundsShoots: LPosition: DNHL Draft Eligibility: 2025 first-year eligible Rankings The…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, NHL Prospects

4 Players the Maple Leafs Should Target in the 3rd Round of 2025 NHL Draft

Peter Baracchini | June 1, 2025

I recently wrote on five prospects that the Toronto Maple Leafs should target with their second-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft. While they don’t have a first-round selection, they…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, Toronto Maple Leafs

2025 NHL Draft: Baracchini’s Top 128 Final Rankings

Peter Baracchini | June 1, 2025

Welcome to my final edition of my 2025 NHL Draft Rankings. As we inch closer to the NHL Entry Draft in Los Angeles, we’re starting to get a clearer picture…

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

Mateo Nobert – 2025 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

Peter Baracchini | May 28, 2025

Mateo Nobert 2024-25 Team: Blainville-Boisbriand Armada (QMJHL)Date of Birth: Aug. 12, 2007Place of Birth: Beaconsfield, QC, CANHt: 6-feet Wt: 166 poundsShoots: LPosition: CNHL Draft Eligibility: 2025 first-year eligible Rankings While…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, NHL Prospects

5 Players the Maple Leafs Should Consider in the 2nd Round of 2025 NHL Draft

Peter Baracchini | May 26, 2025

With the Toronto Maple Leafs eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the shift now focusses to the offseason. With a long to-do list to get done ahead of next season,…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, Toronto Maple Leafs

Zeb Lindgren – 2025 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

Peter Baracchini | May 23, 2025

Zeb Lindgren 2024-25 Team: Skellefteå AIK J20 (Nationell)Date of Birth: Apr. 14, 2007Place of Birth: Umeå, SWEHt: 6-foot-2 Wt: 192 poundsShoots: LPosition: DNHL Draft Eligibility: 2025 first-year eligible Rankings Zeb…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, NHL Prospects
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