TSN and The Athletic Hockey insider Chris Johnston on if Craig Berube's return is a done deal, the departure of Shane Doan, if Pridham will stay with the Leafs or move on, why a meeting with Matthews has not taken place yet 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

Johnston on why a meeting with Matthews is not changing his mind about his future, Leafs tough path to contention & the Leafs front office changes following Doan's departure 

The fourth and final hour of First Up with Aaron Korolnek and Carlo Colaiacovo as we are joined by NBA writer Leigh Ellis to discuss the NBA playoffs, future of LeBron James and Giannis potentially being traded. We also welcome TSN hockey analyst Frank Corrado to the show and give you our FanDuel best bets

First Up - May 12th, 2026 - Hour 4

NBA writer and journalist Leigh Ellis joins us to discuss the future of LeBron James and his time with LA is likely over, where could LeBron be possibly headed, Giannis' future and if he'll team up with LeBron, where he thinks Giannis will end up, why the Raptors will stay the course for the off-season, Wemby not being suspended and more! 

Ellis on why the marriage between LeBron James and the Lakers is over, possible destinations for Giannis & how the Raptors will handle the offseason

The third hour of First Up with Aaron Korolnek and Carlo Colaiacovo as we are joined by TSN hockey insider Chris Johnston to discuss the Leafs and the NHL playoffs. We also welcome ESPN MLB insider Buster Olney to the show to discuss the struggles of the Jays vs the Rays

Johnston on why a meeting with Matthews is not changing his mind about his future, Leafs tough path to contention & the Leafs front office changes following Doan's departure

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