The third hour of First Up with Aaron Korolnek and Carlo Colaiacovo as we are joined by Raptors on TSN host Kate Beirness to discuss the Raptors season opener. We also chat with Brendan Bell of TSN 1200 to look ahead to the return of Brady Tkachuk to Ottawa 

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

Raptors season-opener & Brady Tkachuk returns to Ottawa | First Up - Oct. 21, 2026 - Hour 3

The fourth and final hour of First Up with Aaron Korolnek and Carlo Colaiacovo as we are joined by Raptors President of Basketball of Operation Bobby Webster to preview the Raptors season. We also give you our FanDuel best bets

 Bobby Webster joins the show! | First Up - Oct. 21, 2026 - Hour 4

Raptors President of Basketball Operations Bobby Webster joins the show to chat about the excitement around the upcoming season with Kawhi Leonard back, the difference between Kawhi now and 7 years ago, who has impressed him the most so far, his excitement around the young players on the Raptors, Scottie Barnes trying to reach another level, the health of Poeltl, his confidence in Darko as the head coach, the plan to keep Kawhi healthy and more!

Raptors President of Basketball Operations Bobby Webster joins the show to chat about the excitement around the upcoming season with Kawhi Leonard back, the difference between Kawhi now and 7 years ago, who has impressed him the most so far, his excitement around the young players on the Raptors, Scottie Barnes trying to reach another level, the health of Poeltl, his confidence in Darko as the head coach, the plan to keep Kawhi healthy and more!

Webster on return of Kawhi Leonard to the Raptors, his excitement around the young players on the Raptors & the team's plan to keep Kawhi healthy

Former NHLer and TSN 1200 analyst Brandan Bell joins us to discuss the return of Brady Tkachuk to Ottawa, Tkachuk brothers' hot start to the season, why he wasn't surprised with Brady Tkachuk's exit,  the Senators hot start to the season and more! 

Raptors season-opener & Brady Tkachuk returns to Ottawa | First Up - Oct. 21, 2026 - Hour 3

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