Former Maple Leafs forward and TSN hockey analyst Mike Johnson joins us to chat about Easton Cowan and what kind of opportunity he will get, a quiet summer in hockey, Auston Matthews' outlook, what will Stolarz' next contract look like, his level of concern over the McDavid negotiations 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 the opportunity for Easton Cowan to make the Leafs, what will Stolarz' next contract look like & if Matthews will take a step back without Marner

Join Aaron Korolnek and Carlo Colaiacovo for the final hour of First Up! The guys kick off the hour by welcoming WGR 550 host Mike Schopp to discuss the Sabres recent red-hot run and the Bills playoff outlook. Aaron and Carlo are then joined by TSN Hockey Insider Chris Johnston to discuss the top the stories from around the NHL before closing out the show with their best bets, powered by FanDuel.

First Up - December 30th, 2025 - Hour 4

WGR 550 Host Mike Schopp joins First Up to discuss the Sabres recent red-hot run and the Bills playoff prospects. Schopp shares his thoughts on how the Sabres have been able to turnaround their season during a 9-game winning streak, whether the Bills are built to make a deep postseason run, how an early playoff exit might affect Sean McDermott’s future and more.

WGR 550 Host Mike Schopp joins First Up to discuss the Sabres recent red-hot run and the Bills playoff prospects. Schopp shares his thoughts on how the Sabres have been able to turnaround their season during a 9-game winning streak, whether the Bills are built to make a deep postseason run, how an early playoff exit might affect Sean McDermott&rsquo;s future and more.

Schopp on whether Bills are built for deep playoff run, Sabres remaining red-hot and more

Join Aaron Korolnek and Carlo Colaiacovo for the third hour of First Up! The guys bring you another edition of Hate Your Take before announcing the winner of the Monday Night Jackpot contest! Aaron and Carlo then close out the hour by welcoming TSN Hockey Insider 

Johnson on the opportunity for Easton Cowan to make the Leafs, what will Stolarz' next contract look like & if Matthews will take a step back without Marner

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