NHL on TNT studio host Liam McHugh joins the show to discuss the atmosphere in Las Vegas during the Maple Leafs game and the boo birds directed towards Mitch Marner, the Buffalo Sabres pushing for a playoff spot, and the incredible content team behind the NHL on TNT. 

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

McHugh on the Leafs visiting Vegas, the Buffalo Sabres miracle run, and NHL on TNT content

The third hour of First Up with Aaron Korolnek and Carlo Colaiacovo as the guys react to postgame sound from last night's Maple Leafs game, before NHL on TNT host Liam McHugh joins to discuss the atmosphere in the building in Vegas, and the Buffalo Sabres' playoff push. MLB.com Blue Jays reporter Keegan Matheson later joins to break down the Kyle Tucker signing in Los Angeles, Bo Bichette's market, and Anthony Santander's expectations this season. 

First Up - January 16th, 2026 - Hour 3

MLB.com Blue Jays reporter Keegan Matheson on the Los Angeles Dodgers signing Kyle Tucker, if Bo Bichette truly fits the Blue Jays plans, and what reasonable expectations for Anthony Santander are for this upcoming season. 

Matheson on Kyle Tucker joining the Dodgers, Bo Bichette's fit in Toronto, and realistic expectations for Anthony Santander

The second hour of First Up with Aaron Korolnek and Carlo Colaiacovo as the guys discuss what led to the Leafs' downfall against Vegas and their need for help on the blue line, the status of the Blue Jays' offseason and how Bo Bichette's decision could change that. TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger joins the show to discuss Mitch Marner's return, Rasmus Andersson's trade market, and Bobby McMann's next contract, and we play Pigeon or Peacock.

McHugh on the Leafs visiting Vegas, the Buffalo Sabres miracle run, and NHL on TNT content

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