The rumor had been circulating for some time, but it now seems to be confirmed more than ever. A major name from the network has apparently decided to walk away and leave.
Jeff Marek is reportedly no longer employed by Sportsnet. The host of "The Jeff Marek Show" and the popular podcast "32 Thoughts" has chosen to leave voluntarily, according to DailyHive. HabsolumentFan has also reported the news.
This reportedly happened during the NHL draft in Las Vegas. Jeff Marek was assigned to conduct interviews with the newly drafted prospects, but at one point, he was no longer present on the panel.
It was also Elliotte Friedman alone who hosted the NHL draft recap show on the "32 Thoughts" podcast.
Clearly, some sort of backstage conflict or event occurred, leading Jeff Marek to decide to "leave." We'll see if further details on this situation emerge eventually...