TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger on the Maple Leafs hiring Jim Hiller as their next head coach, the Leafs hoping that his second stint as head coach is more productive, the surprise aspect of the hire, and how the Leafs plan on eliminating all leaks moving forward.

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

Dreger on the Leafs' hiring Jim Hiller, what to expect from his second head coach stint, and Matthew Knies' future in Toronto 

The fourth and final hour of First Up with Aaron Korolnek and Carlo Colaiacovo are joined by TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger to break down the Toronto Maple Leafs hiring Jim Hiller as their next head coach, how his second head coaching stint could work in Toronto, and how they got to this decision. AK and Carlo wrap up by discussing Hiller's system and gauging fan reaction to the news, and give their FanDuel Best Bets. 

First Up - June 17th, 2026 - Hour 4

Stanley Cup Champion Mark Jankowski joins to discuss how it feels to win the Cup with this Carolina Hurricanes group, how the team's celebration is going ahead of the parade on Saturday, and what it meant to play a key role on such a tight-knit group.

Jankowski on winning the Stanley Cup, the Canes celebration thus far, and playing a key role on the team's fourth line

The third hour of First Up with Aaron Korolnek and Carlo Colaiacovo as we discuss what to expect from Canada in their match against Qatar Thursday. TSN Hockey analyst Martin Biron joins the show to chat the Leafs new goaltending depth chart and if Toronto should pursue Alex Tuch. Stanley Cup Champion Mark Jankowski joins to discuss the Canes playoff run, and how the celebration with the team has played out over the last few days

Dreger on the Leafs' hiring Jim Hiller, what to expect from his second head coach stint, and Matthew Knies' future in Toronto

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