TSN Hockey Analyst Mike Johnson joins First Up to look ahead to Canada’s New Year’s Eve showdown against Finland. Johnson also shares his thoughts on Canada announcing it’s Olympic roster later this morning, why he believes Jason Robertson being left off the American Olympic roster would be a mistake, 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.

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.

First Up with Korolnek & Colaiacovo

Johnson on Canada’s New Year’s Eve showdown with Finland, whether Binnington deserves to make Canadian Olympic roster, and more

Join Aaron Korolnek and Matthew Cauz for the final hour of First Up for 2025! The guys kick off the hour by welcoming TSN Raptors reporter Josh Lewenberg to look ahead to tonight's game against the Denver Nuggets, before welcoming Toronto Star Sports columnist Dave Feschuk to recap the top Toronto sports stories of 2025. Aaron and Matthew then close out the show by bringing you their best bets, powered by FanDuel.

First Up - December 31st, 2025 - Hour 4

TSN Raptors Reporter Josh Lewenberg joins First Up to tee up tonight’s game against the Denver Nuggets. Lewenberg shares his thoughts on what Scottie Barnes’ true ceiling is amidst a career-best season, whether the Raptors need to upgrade at the centre position with Jakob Poeltl's ongoing injury issues, why the progression of the Raptors’ young players will be their biggest key to success in 2026, and more.

TSN Raptors Reporter Josh Lewenberg joins First Up to tee up tonight&rsquo;s game against the Denver Nuggets. Lewenberg shares his thoughts on what Scottie Barnes&rsquo; true ceiling is amidst a career-best season, whether the Raptors need to upgrade at the centre position with Jakob Poeltl's ongoing injury issues, why the progression of the Raptors&rsquo; young players will be their biggest key to success in 2026, and more.

Lewenberg on determining Barnes’ true ceiling, whether Raptors need to upgrade on centre position with Poeltl injury, and more

Join Aaron Korolnek and Matthew Cauz for the third hour of First Up! Aaron and Matthew are joined by TSN Hockey Analyst Mike Johnson to look ahead to Canada's New Year's Eve showdown against Findland at the World Junior Championship. The guys then look ahead to 2026 by sharing their boldest sports takes for the upcoming year.

Johnson on Canada’s New Year’s Eve showdown with Finland, whether Binnington deserves to make Canadian Olympic roster, and more

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