Blue Jackets forward and Former Leafs winger James Van Riemsdyk joins us to chat about his favourite playoff performance, memories of competing in the playoffs, how the Leafs look in the 2025 playoffs, memories of playing for Berube, facing the Leafs in Game 7 as a member of the Bruins,how the Leafs core has matured since he was on the team 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

Van Riemsdyk on facing the Leafs in Game 7 as a member of the Bruins, memories of playing for Berube & how the Leafs core has matured since he was on the team

The fourth and final hour of First Up with Matthew Cauz and Dave Feschuk as we are joined by Jays Nation Writer Tyson Shushkewich to chat about the Blue Jays loss against the DiamondBacks and how they can improve their lineup at the MLB Trade Deadline. We also welcome back TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger to chat about the latest news on Mitch Marner, what Matt Duchene’s newest deal means for John Tavares and The Maple Leafs and we give our FanDuel best bets. 

First Up - June 20th, 2025 - Hour 4

Jays Nation writer Tyson Shushkewich joins us to discuss the roller coaster of the Jays season so far, if he is concerned with Gausman's performance this season, the future of the Jays rotation, if Vladdy will get hot like he did last season, and more! 

Shushkewich on the Jays roller coaster of a season so far, if he is concerned with Gausman's performance this season & how will the back end of the rotation look like

The third hour of First Up with Matthew Cauz and Dave Feschuk as we are joined by Former Panthers Assistant General Manager Steve Werier to chat about the top free agents available on July 1st in the NHL and the DNA change The Maple Leafs are looking towards this offseason.  We also welcome back TSN Basketball Analyst Jack Armstrong to chat about Game 6 last night of the NBA Finals and what The Raptors have planned for free agency this offseason. 

Van Riemsdyk on facing the Leafs in Game 7 as a member of the Bruins, memories of playing for Berube & how the Leafs core has matured since he was on the team

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