For Sidney Crosby, glory came through a relentless, methodical infliction of effort on every aspect of his skill-set, until all that was left was greatness. My feature on that journey, as told by the wingers who were out there with No. 87 as it happened: sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/sid…

For one night only, Penguins fans paused their fandom and took time to salute one of their heroes. This was the night Marc-Andre Fleury came home, one last time. By: Sonny Sachdeva sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/pe…

It's been 21 years since the last post-season Battle of Ontario. Will the Maple Leafs overcome recent playoff failures or will the Senators turn the tables? Sonny Sachdeva breaks down the series. sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/nh…

With the regular season coming to a close and the playoffs looming, Sportsnet's Sonny Sachdeva takes stock of how Craig Berube's Maple Leafs compare to Sheldon Keefe's squad a year ago. sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/ho…

It doesn’t matter where he lines up, who hops over the boards with him or who stands in his way — give Nathan MacKinnon the puck and an open lane, and he’ll get the job done. (Kristina Rutherford and Sonny Sachdeva) sportsnet.ca/nhl/longform/j…

Even as his team was reshaped on the fly, even as his linemates stayed on rotation, one thing has remained unchanged in Colorado: the unshakeable greatness of Nathan MacKinnon Teamed up with Kristina Rutherford for an inside look at the evolution of No. 29: sportsnet.ca/nhl/longform/j…

If the Leafs are going to find a fourth and final win against the Sens, Craig Berube knows the offensive approach as a whole needs to shift. And Toronto's top six is a worthy place to start. (Sonny Sachdeva) can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%…

With No. 88 and 23’s latest highlight-reel moments in the books, the Maple Leafs move on with a 1-0 series lead few expected to see on the ledger by the time the Monday-night tilt had come to a close. (Sonny Sachdeva) sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/ny…

Needing to make a statement in Game 5, the Maple Leafs stepped into the ring, squared up, and took another one in the chops. And there was no question that Toronto was off-kilter from the jump. (Sonny Sachdeva) sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/ol…

The second period of Game 7 was perhaps the worst 20 minutes these Maple Leafs strung together all season. Seven minutes, three goals — and a series sunk. (Sonny Sachdeva) sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/ma…

The pain of answering the difficult questions year after year is one side of the coin — the other is the possibility of what it all would look like if these Leafs were able to break through. "It's a privilege to play under pressure." (Sonny Sachdeva) sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/ma…

If you’d only caught a few moments of Easton Cowan flying around on Thursday, you’d understand how badly he wants to crack the big club’s roster this season. Sonny Sachdeva has the story from Maple Leafs prospect practice. sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/st…

Heading into a new season with the identity of this team in flux, Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube is hoping star winger William Nylander takes another step in his continued evolution. (Sonny Sachdeva) sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/be…

Stolarz did exactly what he was called on to do in Game 1 of the new campaign, holding the Canadiens at bay until the group in front of him found their legs. (Sonny Sachdeva) sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/st…

From Dutch gyms to double champ in ONE, Reinier de Ridder’s road to the UFC has been anything but smooth. Now he’s chasing one last dream — and the clock’s ticking. (By Sonny Sachdeva) Presented by STC. sportsnet.ca/ufc/article/tr…

Just one win separates the Blue Jays from bringing the World Series title back to Toronto. Sportsnet's Sonny Sachdeva has everything you need to know ahead of the potential clincher. sportsnet.ca/mlb/article/wo…

There were signs on Monday night that the Penguins have found new life in 2025-26. It starts with the 18-year-old who seemed to find himself in the centre of the fray every time he took the ice: Ben Kindel. (Sonny Sachdeva) sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/am…

Former Maple Leaf and current Bruin Fraser Minten swung Saturday's win Boston's way shortly after William Nylander nearly tied the game. Sonny Sachdeva details the chaotic sequence and Minten's game-icing goal. sportsnet.ca/article/former…

Scott Laughton finally got his moment, drawing back into the lineup as a steadying presence for the depleted Maple Leafs, helping them earn a much-needed point in the process. (Sonny Sachdeva) sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/de…

A season that seemed to be fraying looked set to come apart at the seams when the Maple Leafs' top two goalies suffered injuries. But Dennis Hildeby has put the team on his back, flipping the script in the process. (Sonny Sachdeva) sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/wh…