Sticks in the 6ix

Andrew Forbes & Peter Baracchini
  • 5.0 (2)
  • Hockey
  • Updated Weekly

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.

  1. MVP Marner, Matthews Misconception & the Case for Stenberg (Ep. 238)

    5d ago

    MVP Marner, Matthews Misconception & the Case for Stenberg (Ep. 238)

    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 one pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. YouTube: @sticksinthe6ix @THPN Twitter: @AndrewGForbes @PBaracchini @StixInThe6ixPod @hockeypodnet Instagram: @sticksinthe6ixpod @hockeypodnet TikTok: @sticksinthe6ix Presenting Partners: **Go to DraftKings and sign up using promo code “THPN” at https://tinyurl.com/DKSBTHPN **Go to BioSteel and use promo code “SticksInThe6ixPod” for 20% OFF your purchase. **Go to Seat Geek and use promo code “SticksInThe6ix” for $20 OFF your first purchase DISCLAIMER: Your season starts now. Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code THPN. That’s code THPN to get $300 in bonus bets instantly when you place your first bet of $5 or more—plus over $200 off NFL Sunday Ticket from YouTube and YouTubeTV. In partnership with DraftKings — The Crown Is Yours. Gambling problem? Call one eight hundred Gambler. In New York, call eight seven seven eight HOPENY or text HOPENY (four six seven three six nine). In Connecticut, Help is available for problem gambling. Call eight eight eight seven eight nine seven seven seven seven or visit ccpg dot org. Please play responsibly. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (Kansas).Fees may apply in IL. Twenty-one plus age and eligibility varies by jurisdiction. Void in Ontario. Bonus bets expire seven days after issuance. See sportsbook dot draftkings dot com slash promos. NFL Sunday Ticket offer for new subscribers only and auto-renews until cancelled. Digital games and commercial use excluded. Restrictions apply. Additional NFL Sunday Ticket terms at youtube dot com slash go slash n f l sunday ticket slash terms. Limited time offer. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1h 6m
  2. David Carle, the Coaching Hunt & the Vegas Debacle (Ep. 237)

    May 21

    David Carle, the Coaching Hunt & the Vegas Debacle (Ep. 237)

    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 @THPN Twitter: @AndrewGForbes @PBaracchini @StixInThe6ixPod @hockeypodnet Instagram: @sticksinthe6ixpod @hockeypodnet TikTok: @sticksinthe6ix **Go to DraftKings and sign up using promo code “THPN” at https://tinyurl.com/DKSBTHPN **Go to BioSteel and use promo code “SticksInThe6ixPod” for 20% OFF your purchase. **Go to Seat Geek and use promo code “SticksInThe6ix” for $20 OFF your first purchase DISCLAIMER: Your season starts now. Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code THPN. That’s code THPN to get $300 in bonus bets instantly when you place your first bet of $5 or more—plus over $200 off NFL Sunday Ticket from YouTube and YouTubeTV. In partnership with DraftKings — The Crown Is Yours. Gambling problem? Call one eight hundred Gambler. In New York, call eight seven seven eight HOPENY or text HOPENY (four six seven three six nine). In Connecticut, Help is available for problem gambling. Call eight eight eight seven eight nine seven seven seven seven or visit ccpg dot org. Please play responsibly. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (Kansas).Fees may apply in IL. Twenty-one plus age and eligibility varies by jurisdiction. Void in Ontario. Bonus bets expire seven days after issuance. See sportsbook dot draftkings dot com slash promos. NFL Sunday Ticket offer for new subscribers only and auto-renews until cancelled. Digital games and commercial use excluded. Restrictions apply. Additional NFL Sunday Ticket terms at youtube dot com slash go slash n f l sunday ticket slash terms. Limited time offer. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    56 min
  3. 2026 NHL Draft Scenarios & Firing Craig Berube (Ep. 236)

    May 14

    2026 NHL Draft Scenarios & Firing Craig Berube (Ep. 236)

    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 Berube for the 2026-27 season. YouTube: @sticksinthe6ix @THPN Twitter: @AndrewGForbes @PBaracchini @StixInThe6ixPod @hockeypodnet Instagram: @sticksinthe6ixpod @hockeypodnet TikTok: @sticksinthe6ix Presenting Partner: **Go to DraftKings and sign up using promo code “THPN” at https://tinyurl.com/DKSBTHPN **Go to BioSteel and use promo code “SticksInThe6ixPod” for 20% OFF your purchase. **Go to Seat Geek and use promo code “SticksInThe6ix” for $20 OFF your first purchase DISCLAIMER: Your season starts now. Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code THPN. That’s code THPN to get $300 in bonus bets instantly when you place your first bet of $5 or more—plus over $200 off NFL Sunday Ticket from YouTube and YouTubeTV. In partnership with DraftKings — The Crown Is Yours. Gambling problem? Call one eight hundred Gambler. In New York, call eight seven seven eight HOPENY or text HOPENY (four six seven three six nine). In Connecticut, Help is available for problem gambling. Call eight eight eight seven eight nine seven seven seven seven or visit ccpg dot org. Please play responsibly. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (Kansas).Fees may apply in IL. Twenty-one plus age and eligibility varies by jurisdiction. Void in Ontario. Bonus bets expire seven days after issuance. See sportsbook dot draftkings dot com slash promos. NFL Sunday Ticket offer for new subscribers only and auto-renews until cancelled. Digital games and commercial use excluded. Restrictions apply. Additional NFL Sunday Ticket terms at youtube dot com slash go slash n f l sunday ticket slash terms. Limited time offer. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    54 min
  4. Sundin, Chayka & First Overall Goes to... The Leafs (Ep. 235)

    May 6

    Sundin, Chayka & First Overall Goes to... The Leafs (Ep. 235)

    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 followed. We all discuss the Maple Leafs' draft lottery win and what the team should do with the 2026 first overall pick. YouTube: @sticksinthe6ix @THPN Twitter: @AndrewGForbes @PBaracchini @StixInThe6ixPod @hockeypodnet Instagram: @sticksinthe6ixpod @hockeypodnet TikTok: @sticksinthe6ix Presenting Partner: Indie Alehouse (@indiealehouse) - https://indiealehouse.com **Go to DraftKings and sign up using promo code “THPN” at https://tinyurl.com/DKSBTHPN **Go to BioSteel and use promo code “SticksInThe6ixPod” for 20% OFF your purchase. **Go to Seat Geek and use promo code “SticksInThe6ix” for $20 OFF your first purchase DISCLAIMER: Your season starts now. Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code THPN. That’s code THPN to get $300 in bonus bets instantly when you place your first bet of $5 or more—plus over $200 off NFL Sunday Ticket from YouTube and YouTubeTV. In partnership with DraftKings — The Crown Is Yours. Gambling problem? Call one eight hundred Gambler. In New York, call eight seven seven eight HOPENY or text HOPENY (four six seven three six nine). In Connecticut, Help is available for problem gambling. Call eight eight eight seven eight nine seven seven seven seven or visit ccpg dot org. Please play responsibly. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (Kansas).Fees may apply in IL. Twenty-one plus age and eligibility varies by jurisdiction. Void in Ontario. Bonus bets expire seven days after issuance. See sportsbook dot draftkings dot com slash promos. NFL Sunday Ticket offer for new subscribers only and auto-renews until cancelled. Digital games and commercial use excluded. Restrictions apply. Additional NFL Sunday Ticket terms at youtube dot com slash go slash n f l sunday ticket slash terms. Limited time offer. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1h 9m
  5. Frozen in Time: The Bill Barilko Story (ft. Steve Paikin) (Ep. 234)

    Apr 26

    Frozen in Time: The Bill Barilko Story (ft. Steve Paikin) (Ep. 234)

    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 entitled, Frozen in Time: The Bill Barilko Story, the vanishing Maple Leaf and a dark time in the franchise's history. YouTube: @sticksinthe6ix @THPN Twitter: @AndrewGForbes @PBaracchini @StixInThe6ixPod @hockeypodnet Instagram: @sticksinthe6ixpod @hockeypodnet TikTok: @sticksinthe6ix Presenting Partner: Indie Alehouse (@indiealehouse) - https://indiealehouse.com **Go to DraftKings and sign up using promo code “THPN” at https://tinyurl.com/DKSBTHPN **Go to BioSteel and use promo code “SticksInThe6ixPod” for 20% OFF your purchase. **Go to Seat Geek and use promo code “SticksInThe6ix” for $20 OFF your first purchase CALL TO ACTION: CTA: Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code THPN so you’re ready for the moment. That’s code THPN. Turn five bucks into $300 in bonus bets if your bet wins. In partnership with DraftKings. The Crown Is Yours. Gambling Problem? Call one eight hundred GAMBLER or one eight hundred MY RESET. New York: call eight seven seven eight HOPENY or text HOPENY. Connecticut: call eight eight eight seven eight nine seven seven seven seven or visit CCPG dot org. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino in Kansas. Wager tax pass-through may apply in Illinois. Twenty one plus in most states. Void in Ontario. Restrictions apply. Bet must win to receive Bonus Bets which expire in 7 days. Minimum odds required. For additional terms and responsible gaming resources, see D K N G dot co slash audio. Limited time offer. Copyright 2026. NHL. All Rights Reserved. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1 hr
  6. Keith Pelley: Culture, Involvement & the Demise of the Maple Leafs (Ep. 233)

    Apr 16

    Keith Pelley: Culture, Involvement & the Demise of the Maple Leafs (Ep. 233)

    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 demise of the team in 2025-26. YouTube: @sticksinthe6ix @THPN Twitter: @AndrewGForbes @PBaracchini @StixInThe6ixPod @hockeypodnet Instagram: @sticksinthe6ixpod @hockeypodnet TikTok: @sticksinthe6ix Presenting Partner: Indie Alehouse (@indiealehouse) - https://indiealehouse.com **Go to BioSteel and use promo code “SticksInThe6ixPod” for 20% OFF your purchase. **Go to Seat Geek and use promo code “SticksInThe6ix” for $20 OFF your first purchase Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1h 1m
  7. Gillis, Pronger & the Maple Leafs Search for the Unwanted Job (Ep. 232)

    Apr 9

    Gillis, Pronger & the Maple Leafs Search for the Unwanted Job (Ep. 232)

    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 a simple retool. With that, we look at what's next for William Nylander and Auston Matthews. YouTube: @sticksinthe6ix @THPN Twitter: @AndrewGForbes @PBaracchini @StixInThe6ixPod @hockeypodnet Instagram: @sticksinthe6ixpod @hockeypodnet TikTok: @sticksinthe6ix Presenting Partner: Indie Alehouse (@indiealehouse) - https://indiealehouse.com **Go to BioSteel and use promo code “SticksInThe6ixPod” for 20% OFF your purchase. **Go to Seat Geek and use promo code “SticksInThe6ix” for $20 OFF your first purchase Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1h 3m
  8. Treliving Fired, Pelley's Presser & the Future of the Maple Leafs (Ep. 231)

    Apr 2

    Treliving Fired, Pelley's Presser & the Future of the Maple Leafs (Ep. 231)

    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. We also discuss John Tortorella's appointment in Vegas and how the playoff picture is starting to take shape. YouTube: @sticksinthe6ix @THPN Twitter: @AndrewGForbes @PBaracchini @StixInThe6ixPod @hockeypodnet Instagram: @sticksinthe6ixpod @hockeypodnet TikTok: @sticksinthe6ix Presenting Partner: Indie Alehouse (@indiealehouse) - https://indiealehouse.com **Go to DraftKings and sign up using promo code “THPN” at https://tinyurl.com/DKSBTHPN **Go to BioSteel and use promo code “SticksInThe6ixPod” for 20% OFF your purchase. **Go to Seat Geek and use promo code “SticksInThe6ix” for $20 OFF your first purchase DISCLAIMER: Your season starts now. Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code THPN. That’s code THPN to get $300 in bonus bets instantly when you place your first bet of $5 or more—plus over $200 off NFL Sunday Ticket from YouTube and YouTubeTV. In partnership with DraftKings — The Crown Is Yours. Gambling problem? Call one eight hundred Gambler. In New York, call eight seven seven eight HOPENY or text HOPENY (four six seven three six nine). In Connecticut, Help is available for problem gambling. Call eight eight eight seven eight nine seven seven seven seven or visit ccpg dot org. Please play responsibly. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (Kansas).Fees may apply in IL. Twenty-one plus age and eligibility varies by jurisdiction. Void in Ontario. Bonus bets expire seven days after issuance. See sportsbook dot draftkings dot com slash promos. NFL Sunday Ticket offer for new subscribers only and auto-renews until cancelled. Digital games and commercial use excluded. Restrictions apply. Additional NFL Sunday Ticket terms at youtube dot com slash go slash n f l sunday ticket slash terms. Limited time offer. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1h 6m
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Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
2 Ratings

About

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.

Information

  • Creator
    Andrew Forbes & Peter Baracchini
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    251
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2020 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Sticks in the 6ix

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