The true reason behind Jeff Marek's firing finally revealed by insider
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Jeff Marek has been a constant for Sportsnet over the past decade or more, and after departing the network, we now know the shocking reason why.
For the past week, there has been plenty of speculation over the Sportsnet departure of veteran host and analyst Jeff Marek, with many finding the move strange from the network. Marek would quietly confirm the rumours of his exit on social media, but didn't go into detail as to why, but now, a shocking report from The Athletic has revealed exactly why it had to happen.
Marek had come under scrutiny from the NHL during the first round of the draft for allegedly revealing to a friend which players teams were drafting moments before those picks were publicly announced, according to league and media industry sources. The NHL shared concerns about the situation with the Nevada Gaming Control Board, which probed further, according to multiple sources briefed on that investigation.
According to the report, Marek came under suspicion at the 2024 NHL Draft when he continued to reveal draft picks ahead of time, but that wasn't the worst of it, as he reportedly revealed the picks to his friend backstage, with the NHL raising concerns over his actions. This led to the Nevada Gaming Control Board investigating the situation, and while we are yet to see consequences for the veteran host, it's safe to say that it's a bad look for Sportsnet and the NHL, and could lead to major ramifications throughout not only the NHL, but North American sports as a whole.
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