TSN Host James Duthie joins First Up to discuss Canada’s Olympic roster announcement and the World Junior Championship quarterfinals matchup. Duthie shares his thoughts on what to expect from Canada in tonight’s game against Slovakia, how much impact he believes Jon Cooper had on Canada’s Olympic roster selection process, what to make of Jordan Binnington’s inclusion on Canada’s roster despite his underwhelming season thus far, 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>

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Duthie on Cooper’s input on Team Canada roster selection, Armstrong’s trepidation on selecting Binnington, and Canada’s quarterfinal showdown with Slovakia

Join Aaron Korolnek and Dave Feschuk for the third hour of First Up! Aaron and Dave are joined by TSN Host James Duthie to discuss Canada's Olympic roster selections and tonight's World Juniors quarterfinals matchup between Canada and Slovakia. The guys then welcome WFAA NFL Reporter Ed Werder to discuss the top storylines heading into the final week of the regular season.

First Up - January 2nd, 2026 - Hour 3

ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney joins First Up to discuss the latest news from free agency. Olney shares his thoughts on why he believes the Blue Jays have made the most aggressive offer for Kyle Tucker thus far this winter, whether Bo Bichette might be a fall back option for the Yankees if they don’t re-sign Cody Bellinger, why he believes the ongoing trade rumours surround Ketel Marte will be resolved one way or another within the next week, and more.

Olney on why Jays likely have largest offer for Tucker, why Bichette could be potential fall back option for Yankees and Marte trade saga approaching its conclusion

WFAA NFL Reporter Ed Werder joins First Up to look ahead to the Week 18 slate. Werder shares his thoughts on how the Bills might approach a mostly meaningless game against the Jets this weekend, the ongoing drama surrounding Lamar Jackson and the Ravens, how many coaches might be on the chopping block ahead of the NFL’s infamous ‘Black Monday’, and more. 

Duthie on Cooper’s input on Team Canada roster selection, Armstrong’s trepidation on selecting Binnington, and Canada’s quarterfinal showdown with Slovakia

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