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Hosted by Andrew Forbes & Peter Baracchini · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 256 episodes
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A hockey podcast delving into the game in Toronto, including the Maple Leafs, Marlies and the Six. A proud member of The Hockey Podcast Network family.
Andrew Forbes & Peter Baracchini hosts Sticks in the 6ix, a sports show with 256 episodes published.
This week on Sticks in the 6ix, we welcome Brock Otten to the show as we dive in deeper on the Toronto Maple Leafs 2026 NHL Draft class, their rebuilding of their prospect pool and more. We also discuss the Leo Carlsson
This week on Sticks in the 6ix, we discuss the moves made by John Chayka and the Maple Leafs leading up to July 1, the free agent signings by the Maple Leafs and take a look at the league as free agent frenzy takes shape
This week on Sticks in the 6ix, we discuss the offseason trades so far, including Brady Tkachuk and William Eklund, the return of Mike Babcock to an NHL bench and what all the trades mean for the Toronto Maple Leafs and
On this episode of Sticks in the 6ix, we discuss John Chayka trading Joseph Woll, the Maple Leafs introducing Jim Hiller as the 41st head coach in franchise history and the Carolina Hurricanes winning the Stanley Cup. Yo
This week on Sticks in the 6ix, we discuss the recent NHL Combine in Buffalo, break down some of the standouts and discuss the likelihood that Gavin McKenna is the first overall pick. We also look at the potential that t
This week on Sticks in the 6ix, we discuss Mitch Marner's run to the Stanley Cup Final with the Vegas Golden Knights, straighten out the rumours around Auston Matthews and make the case for Ivar Stenberg as the number on
This week on Sticks in the 6ix, we discuss the Maple Leafs coaching hunt, how it's taken them to the University of Denver and David Carle and the coaching debacle in Vegas with Bruce Cassidy. YouTube: @sticksinthe6ix @TH
This week on Sticks in the 6ix, we break down some possible scenarios for the 2026 NHL Draft with the Maple Leafs picking first overall. We also discuss the breaking news that the team will not be bringing back Craig Ber
This week on Sticks in the 6ix, we look at the recent hirings for the Toronto Maple Leafs of Mats Sundin and John Chayka, what it means for the organization moving forward and the controversial press conference that foll
This week, on Sticks in the 6ix, we discuss some playoff hockey, the upsets in the cards and more. We also welcome special guest, director and journalist Steve Paikin to the show to discuss his latest documentary feature
On this week's episode of Sticks in the 6ix, we discuss the NHL playoff picture, what happened to the Toronto Maple Leafs this season and how Keith Pelley's involvement in the decision-making process may have led to the
This week on Sticks in the 6ix, we look at the state of the Maple Leafs. We discuss their search for a new general manager and president of hockey operations, while breaking down whether they should do a full rebuild or
This week on Sticks in the 6ix, we discuss the unusual timing of Brad Treliving's firing, the Keith Pelley press conference that followed giving fans little to no comfort and what this means for the future of the team. W
On this special episode of Sticks in the 6ix, we discuss the Auston Matthews injury, the Radko Gudas hit and the response of the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Department of Player Safety and the rest of the hockey world. YouT
This week on Sticks in the 6ix, we breakdown in depth what happened at the NHL Trade Deadline for the Maple Leafs. We look at the three moves they made, what they got in return and what that should mean for the future of
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On this episode of the Sticks in the 6ix podcast, we discuss the disappointing trade deadline for the Toronto Maple Leafs and the assets they moved out - including Scott Laughton and Bobby McMann. We also welcome Olympic
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This week on Sticks in the 6ix, we look ahead to the NHL Trade Deadline. Which Maple Leafs are on the move? Will it be Bobby McMann or Nicolas Roy? Steven Lorentz or somebody else? We also welcome THPN's Kyle Manifold on
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On this episode of Sticks in the 6ix, we take a look ahead at the 2026 NHL Draft, how Gavin McKenna's off-ice issues have affected his draft stock and dive into the Maple Leafs' use of Eason Cowan with special guest Broc
This week on Sticks in the 6ix, we look back on Auston Matthews' gold medal run at the 2026 Winter Olympics, his return to the Toronto Maple Leafs and where the team goes from here. YouTube: @sticksinthe6ix @THPN Twitter
On this episode of Sticks in the 6ix, we break down what's happened at the Olympics to this point, Canada's loss in the gold medal game on the women's side and prepare for a showdown with the U.S. in the gold medal game
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