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.
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.
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.