"He's much faster than I thought he would be in his rookie year"

This morning on #FirstUp, TSN hockey analyst Mike Johnson shared why he has been impressed with Gavin McKenna's confidence and swagger and why he is developing faster than expected in some key areas.

"He's got to make a trade here"

This morning on #FirstUp, Toronto Star columnist Dave Feschuk shared why the #Leafs need to add a veteran defenceman to the group even if Chris Tanev doesn't miss a lot of time. Do you agree with Feschuk? Let us know! 👇

"I actually really like this move by Jim Hiller"

This morning on #FirstUp, Carlo Colaiacovo explained why the #Leafs start to the season is a positive one and why Jim Hiller putting Gavin McKenna on the third line was a good move. Do you agree? Let us know! 👇

"I'm really excited to see what this guy can become this season"

This morning on #FirstUp, Aaron Korolnek explained why last night is just the tip of the iceberg for Gavin McKenna and why the #Leafs patience worked out. Do you agree with AK? Let us know! 👇

"It's a difficult spot Gavin McKenna finds himself in"

This morning on #FirstUp, Aaron Korolnek shared why even though McKenna is in a tough spot, the #Leafs can afford to be patient with him due to all the offensive playmakers on the team. Do you agree? Let us know! 👇

"When he steps over the boards, you just can't take your eyes off of him"

This morning on #FirstUp, Aaron Korolnek shared why he has been impressed with Kirill Marchenko in his tenure with #LeafsForever so far and why he is one of the main bright spots for the Leafs.

"I can truly say this is one of the biggest matches of my career"

This morning on #FirstUp, Adam Copeland shared why his match this weekend as part of MLP's Northern Rising is one of the biggest matches of his career despite headlining massive events for AEW and WWE.

Who is more likely to score 30 goals, John Tavares or Auston Matthews? A debate broke out between Aaron Korolnek and Carlo Colaiacovo this morning on #FirstUp and why it's not a guarantee that they will both score 30 goals. Will both players score 30 goals? Let us know! 👇 #LeafsForever

"He will be better next year"

This morning on #FirstUp, TSN MLB analyst Steve Phillips shared why he understands Ross Atkins' comments about 'putting his arm around Vladdy' and his confidence Vladdy will bounce back after a disappointing first season under his new contract.

"In a perfect world, you get younger and faster on the back-end"

This morning on #FirstUp, Aaron Korolnek shared why the older #LeafsForever blue line can run into some issues and Carlo Colaiacovo explained why a veteran D needs to play smarter and play with more poise.

Don't miss Blue Jackets general manager and president of hockey operations Don Waddell tomorrow morning on #FirstUp at 7:15am!

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"The upside with this hockey team is really, really high"

This morning on #FirstUp, Aaron Korolnek explained why #LeafsForever fans should be optimistic going into the season-opener tonight. Do you agree? Let us know! 👇

This morning on #FirstUp, Aaron Korolnek asked Craig Berube about the article that alleged he asked his wingers to play a "dump and chase" style and Berube asserted that dumping the puck in is how you win in the NHL.

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"I don't think their blue line is anywhere close to good enough"

This morning on #FirstUp, TSN hockey analyst Craig Button broke down why he doesn't think #LeafsForever will make the playoffs. Do you agree with Craig? Let us know! 👇

"I'm not sure he knows what to do to get himself back on track again"

This morning on #FirstUp, Steve Phillips discussed Vladdy's controversial comments, how he would have handled it as a GM and why it will be a difficult offseason ahead with the impending lockout.

"Clearly, that part of him is a double-edged sword"

This morning on #FirstUp, ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney explained why the internal pressure Vlad Guerrero Jr. has put on himself can be debilitating and why it's very important for Vladdy to recover and refresh this offseason.

"I'm trepidatious about it"

This morning on #FirstUp, former NHL defenceman Cameron Gaunce broke down why he has reservations about Darren Raddysh and Morgan Rielly being paired together on the defensive end of the ice. Do you agree? Let us know! 👇

"I think those two guys together could be an abject disaster"

This morning on #FirstUp, Aaron Korolnek shared why he doesn't think pairing Morgan Rielly and Darren Raddysh is the right move by Jim Hiller, but Carlo Colaiacovo disagreed. Whose side are you on? Let us know! 👇 #LeafsForever

"For most of the game when he had the puck, he stood out"

This morning on #FirstUp, Carlo Colaiacovo shared why he was impressed with what he saw in Gavin McKenna's #LeafsForever debut and what he wants to see from the #1 pick going forward. Do you agree? Let us know! 👇

"I see him scoring 50 this year"

This morning on #FirstUp, TSN hockey analyst Cameron Gaunce shared why he had Auston Matthews in the top-10 on his TSN Top 50 Players list and why he thinks Matthews will hit the 50-goal mark again. Do you agree? Let us know! 👇