NBC Sports commentator Mike Milbury isnt calling Friday nights Game 6 between the Philadelphia Flyers and Montreal Canadiens in Toronto after he made an on-air remark the night before that was deemed misogynistic.
” Mike is not working this evening,” an NBC Sports representative stated via e-mail. ” We will reveal our commentary groups for this weekends video games tomorrow early morning.”
Eddie Olczyk was the expert for the video game.
Near completion of the New York Islanders triumph against the Washington Capitals on Thursday night at Scotiabank Arena, Milbury and the NBCSN team were discussing the upside for gamers being in a bubble environment throughout the Stanley Cup playoffs
” If you enjoy being with your teammates for an extended period of time, its an ideal location,” analyst Brian Boucher stated. Milbury then included, “Not even any women here to interrupt … your concentration.”.
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The remark rapidly drew criticism.
” The National Hockey League condemns the insensitive and insulting comment that Mike Milbury made throughout last nights broadcast and we have actually communicated our feelings to NBC,” the league stated in a declaration Friday. ” The comment did not reflect the NHLs values and dedication to making our video game more inclusive and welcoming to all.”.
NBC Sports stated it was “disappointed about Mikes insensitive comment” and has addressed it with Milbury.
” It was not my intention to disrespect anybody,” Milbury said in an apology released Friday through the network. “I was trying to be irreverent and took it an action too far. It was a regrettable error that I take seriously.”.
Earlier in the playoffs, Milbury was critical of Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka Rasks decision to leave the Toronto bubble to be with his household.
Milbury, a former NHL gamer and coach, has been with NBC Sports because 2008.
“I was trying to be irreverent and took it a step too far. It was a regrettable mistake that I take seriously.”.
