CONFIRMED: Full details of Jeff Marek's firing from Sportsnet revealed
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It was just confirmed today on why Jeff Marek was let go by SportsNet and the reasons are pretty surprising, there is a full investigation being conducted on his actions.
It was a big shock to the NHL community when Marek was suddenly fired by SportsNet, and it left many fans scratching their heads on why they would part way with a fan favorite analyst and credible voice of the NHL. But when the reasons were revealed, it wasn't surprising at all.
In July, Sportsnet quietly parted ways with Jeff Marek.
It wasn't the kind of move that normally would have gone unannounced, but the reason behind it led both parties to choose silence.
Marek had been questioned by the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) and NHL security for allegedly leaking which players teams were drafting moments before picks were publicly announced, according to league and media industry sources.
According to The Athletic, his actions at the draft were raising a lot of suspicion of untheatrical behavior and there is a full legal investigation being conducted through the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB).
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.
The issues arise as with leaks such as these, it can be used as insider information to gain financial success through gambling.
Do you think SportsNet made the right move by firing Jeff Marek for these actions?
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