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Jeff Marek’s departure from Sportsnet was a shock to the hockey world, and now there may be a shocking reason behind the move.
Since the NHL Draft in 2024, Jeff Marek was absent from his major roles on Sportsnet, and after it was noticed, Marek himself officially announced on social media his departure. This was a confusing move that led many to believe more changes were coming, but now, the official reason behind the move has been unveiled in a shock report from The Athletic.
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, Marek’s acts at the draft of announcing picks ahead of time have raised suspicions, with this notable part of the report revealing it could have led to major monetary gain for a friend.
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.
This has become a growing concern around sports with the increase in sports betting activity, and while there’s yet to be a result from the investigation, this certainly doesn’t look good for one of hockey’s best reporters.
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