It's confirmed for Jeff Marek: He opened up on his relationship with Sportsnet
After reports emerged Thursday about Jeff Marek's future at Sportsnet, Marek released an official statement on Friday addressing the situation.
His sudden disappearance from Sportsnet's draft coverage after the first round in late June had sparked curiosity. Fans noticed his absence when a planned episode of the "32 Thoughts" podcast with Elliotte Friedman covering the opening day of free agency never materialized, and Marek's social media went silent.
A report from YYZ Sports Media surfaced yesterday, indicating that Marek would no longer be working at Sportsnet. This development likely means the end of "The Jeff Marek Show" and his role as co-host on "32 Thoughts."
On Friday afternoon, Marek made his first public comments since the draft on social media, releasing a statement about the rumours. With Sportsnet's national coverage rights expiring, it wouldn't be surprising to see TSN and Bell Media attempt to bring Marek on board to enhance their already robust hockey coverage in a bid to reclaim national broadcasting rights. Whatever the outcome, we hope to gain more clarity on the reasons behind Marek's departure in the coming days.
Credit: Maple Leafs Daily
Jeff Marek releases official statement about rumours of a split with Sportsnet
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