For about a month, fans had been speculating about Marek's whereabouts, as he had not been heard from or posted anything on social media. The abrupt silence led fans to immediately call out Sportsnet on X (formerly Twitter), expressing their disappointment, as many enjoyed his podcast and radio show. This is considered a significant loss for the sports community.
Marek's absence began after the NHL Entry Draft in June. Since then, he hasn't hosted any shows, with one episode being entirely cancelled. The news of his possible firing has left many fans heartbroken.