The true reason behind Jeff Marek's firing revealed: authorities involved

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Tom Banks
August 1, 2024 (11:13)

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Jeff Marek has been a model employee for Sportsnet over the past decade, but now, the shock revelation behind his departure has been revealed.

The past week has been a rollercoaster for veteran reporter Jeff Marek, as he quietly announced his departure from Sportsnet on social media after days of speculation. No reason was given however, but now, an explosive new report from The Athletic has emerged, detailing exactly why he was let go from the network.

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, the NHL became suspicious of Marek when he continued to announced first-round picks ahead of time, and when he was revealing those picks to a friend backstage, they brought it up with the Nevada Gaming Control Board. Given the NHL's stance on sports betting infringements, especially from Senators forward Shane Pinto this past season, it comes as no surprise that they had an issue with the situation, forcing authorities to get involved.

Their official findings and potential sanctions are yet to be revealed however, so stay tuned to hear more about this shocking development for a beloved figure of hockey coverage in Canada.