His on-air comment that there were no women in the league’s quarantined bubble to disrupt concentration drew widespread criticism
This translation has been automatically generated and has not been verified for accuracy.Mike Milbury is stepping away from broadcasting the rest of the NHL playoffs after his on-air comment that there were no women in the league’s quarantined bubble to disrupt concentration drew widespread criticism.
An NBC Sports spokesman confirmed it was Milbury’s decision to leave and that the analyst remains employed by the network.During a game Thursday night between the New York Islanders and Washington Capitals, broadcasters were discussing the environment inside the bubbles in Toronto and Edmonton, Alberta.
He apologized by saying: “It was not my intention to disrespect anyone. I was trying to be irreverent and took it a step too far. It was a regrettable mistake that I take seriously.” Milbury, 68, has worked for NBC Sports since 2008 after coaching the Bruins and serving as coach and general manager of the Islanders.
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