The Hockey News reporter and writer David Alter joins us to chat about being at the draft and Gavin McKenna going first overall to the Leafs, the draft's unique format, reasonable expectations for mcKenna in his rookie year, why the Leafs had a great draft, why the Leafs would be active on July 1st, if Kane is a fit in Toronto and more! 

Join Toronto's top new pair in the mornings on First Up with Korolnek and Colaiacovo, weekdays from 6-10am.

Born and bred in the city, former Maple Leaf Carlo Colaiacovo, who with his 14 years experience in the NHL, brings you inside the locker room like very few can.

<p dir="ltr" data-test-bidi="">Join Toronto's top new pair in the mornings on First Up with Korolnek and Colaiacovo, weekdays from 6-10am.</p>
<p dir="ltr" data-test-bidi="">Born and bred in the city, former Maple Leaf Carlo Colaiacovo, who with his 14 years experience in the NHL, brings you inside the locker room like very few can.</p>

First Up with Korolnek & Colaiacovo

Alter on the Leafs drafting Gavin McKenna first overall, reasonable expectations for Mckenna in his rookie season & how will the Leafs approach free agency 

The first hour of First Up with Aaron Korolnek and Carlo Colaiacovo as we are joined by TSN hockey insider Darren Dreger to discuss the latest hockey news. We also give you our Fanduel best bets

First Up - June 29th, 2026 - Hour 4

The third hour of First Up with Aaron Korolnek and Carlo Colaiacovo as we are joined by The Hockey News reporter David Alter to discuss the Leafs. We also welcome Jason DeVos to the show to chat about Canada's historic win over South Africa

First Up - June 29th, 2026 - Hour 3

Former Canada international and TSN soccer analyst Jason deVos joins us to chat about Canada's triumphant win over South Africa, the long term impact of Eustaquio's goal, Canada overcoming adversity to reach this stage, how far Canada soccer has come, the great story of Stephen Eustaquio, Alphonso Davies' positive impact on the match, and more! 

Alter on the Leafs drafting Gavin McKenna first overall, reasonable expectations for Mckenna in his rookie season & how will the Leafs approach free agency

In 1 playlist(s)

First Up with Korolnek & Colaiacovo

Social links

Follow podcast

Recent clips