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Peter Baracchini

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Covers:  Toronto Maple Leafs, NHL Entry Draft, World Juniors
Draft and #Leafs Writer @TheHockeyWriter. Co-host of @StixInThe6ixPod. Interned at The Hockey News. Hockey Coach. Cartoon Nerd.

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Peter Baracchini’s Biography

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I am a regular contributor providing in-depth analysis and opinions on the Toronto Maple Leafs, while also providing coverage for the NHL Entry Draft and World Juniors. I also co-host the podcast Sticks in the 6ix and make frequent appearances on the Youtube show Maple Leafs Lounge.

I previously interned at The Hockey News and worked on Toronto Marlies broadcasts for Rogers TV.

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2023 NHL Draft: Baracchini's Top 64 January Rankings

2023 NHL Draft: Baracchini's Top 64 January Rankings

Welcome back to my 2023 NHL Draft Rankings. With the World Junior Hockey Championship coming to a thrilling c…

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Maple Leafs' Blue Line Could Really Use Chychrun

Maple Leafs' Blue Line Could Really Use Chychrun

That's still decent results. Imagine if he's on a deeper and more talented team that's in a playoff spot, tho…

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2021 NHL Draft Rankings: Baracchini's Final 160 Rankings

2021 NHL Draft Rankings: Baracchini's Final 160 Rankings

Well, it's here. Five rounds, 160 prospects, and one difficult year to enter the scouting game where players …

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Maple Leafs' Dubas Shows That He's More Than Just a Roster Builder

Maple Leafs' Dubas Shows That He's More Than Just a Roster Builder

The Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year Award is always presented to acknowledge the exceptional work of …

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Team Canada: 7 Players to Keep an Eye on at U18 Worlds

Team Canada: 7 Players to Keep an Eye on at U18 Worlds

For many at the junior level who are eligible for the 2021 NHL Entry Draft, it wasn't the draft year they had…

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Maple Leafs Could Have a Trade Partner in Coyotes

Maple Leafs Could Have a Trade Partner in Coyotes

As the trade deadline approaches, all eyes are going to be on the Toronto Maple Leafs as to what they may do.…

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Maple Leafs’ Penalty Kill Has Elevated to New Heights Original

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By Peter Baracchini Verified
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The Toronto Maple Leafs special teams has had its ups and downs over the last few seasons. It has either gone hot for a stretch of games or extremely cold. Last season, their penalty kill had a favourable result as they were top-10 in the league with an 81.2% success rate. This season, not only is it once again one of their strengths, the Maple Leafs penalty kill has been absolutely dominant as it seems that nothing can get by them when they’re down a man.
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Maple Leafs’ Defence Remains a Cause for Concern

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By Peter Baracchini Verified
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There have been some positives for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Auston Matthews looks to be dominant once again, Gavin McKenna’s transition has looked pretty decent, despite a questionable lineup decision and William Nylander looks to lead the team in offense. The main issue for the Maple Leafs last season was trying to keep the puck out of the net. Nine games into the 2026-27 season, that remains to be the case for them as that is the only blemish of the season so far.
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Maple Leafs’ Defence Remains a Cause for Concern

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By Peter Baracchini Verified
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There have been some positives for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Auston Matthews looks to be dominant once again, Gavin McKenna’s transition has looked pretty decent, despite a questionable lineup decision and William Nylander looks to lead the team in offense. The main issue for the Maple Leafs last season was trying to keep the puck out of the net. Nine games into the 2026-27 season, that remains to be the case for them as that is the only blemish of the season so far.
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