Reason Behind Jeff Marek's Dismissal Revealed?

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[oldhab]

Why are gambling ads allowed on TV? We don't allow cigarette ads nor cannabis ads. Gambling can, has and will ruin the lives of people. The "industry" will continue to flourish without sports promotion but gambling can, has and will injure the integrity of sports.

[kidcanucksingh]

My issue with the Marek firing is Serevalli did this to a much bigger extent when he leaked all the kraken picks when they entered the league and faced no repercussions, and I feel like Marek adds much more to the nhl from a personality side, then Serevalli does from a reporting side

[Nacnud]

My grandfather worked in media in Detroit from the 1950’s to the late 1990’s. He had a casual working relationship with Howe, Yzerman, Barry Sanders… he also interviewed Gretzky and Jordan whenever they were in town.

He passed away earlier this year and was an avid listener of 32 Thoughts and was a big fan of Marek. After he passed, I reached out to the podcast to thank them and let them know that he was a huge fan. Shortly after, Jeff reached out to me personally to give his condolences and we had a half hour conversation about my grandfathers life and his work.

Jeff is a very busy guy and didn’t have to do that, but he did. He’ll forever be a stand-up guy in my book. I’m excited for what he’ll do next now that he’s not confined by the shackles of Sportsnet.

[arwivall]

Meanwhile Frank Serevelli leaked the entire Kraken expansion draft the night before and nothing happened

[brandonpaul]

Here from Las Vegas, and we thank you for not posting odds and talking about gambling as you do your daily videos. We know how much gambling ruins lives and families. So, thanks for keeping your videos on the up and up.

[Peoplesrepublicoffortnite]

I would do pretty much about anything just to not see a gambling ad for the rest of my life. Im not even an addict. Its just annoying

[aahmadzai]

Maybe it's different but what happened at the Kraken draft I felt was worse and it seemed like nobody cared that the full draft was leaked

[MrBellsa]

Sports gambling ads/segments kill my enjoyment of sports whenever they're shoved in our faces. Absolutely disgusting.

[martyloo]

Solid analysis Shannon. Really well thought out and said.

[icewyre]

Well if this is the case, I'm glad it's just that and he didn't do something horrid. Although by the sounds of how much people were talking about how great he was/a pleasure to work with, after his dismissal, you could tell he didn't do anything that bad.

[TheDetonation]

Gambling is a cancer to this world. Sports gambling needs to go.

[vipeholmskolan]

Jeff can start a youtube channel and take SN viewers with him.

[MarkowskyArt]

Jeff Marek is one of the most thoughtful and articulate journalists around. I’m confident he’ll land back on his feet and pop up again doing something better than before. Check out his interview with Dan Carlin of “Hardcore History.”

[TheBorderGeek]

Thanks for this video, Shannon. I don't watch games on TV anymore because of gambling ads. Going to games live, and your channel, are enough for me. Sad state of reality.

[jsalts]

Bowman back in the NHL and now Marek gone. what an awful time for the hockey community.

[sdeepj]

The Beaverton: Poll: Majority of Canadians favour making sports betting illegal again just to get rid of the fucking ads

[maxpowr]

Frank Seravalli (who's a mere 37) is also the head of the PHWA. He has a union protecting him. Jeff Marek doesn't. Don't overthink it.

[menaslayer]

Does feel weird considering that other media people have tweeted out the picks before they’re made, is Marek’s situation different because of the specific contract he has?

[ExplosiveDuck]

I love that when I come to this channel I’m not buried in gambling ads.

[thatguyuknow]

I find it weird that Marek was fired, considering in the NBA, both Woj and Shams are leaking picks on Twitter before they are said on TV for each pick of the NBA draft (~55-60 in total)