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Reporter reacts to Sportsnet skipping Markov's tribute, saying it would've been different for a Leafs player


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Elias Edmonson
December 4, 2025  (12:27)
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As we reported in the past few hours, a controversy slightly marred the beautiful Andrei Markov evening at the Bell Centre.

The controversy in question was triggered by Sportsnet, which did not show a single second of the superb ceremony featuring Andrei Markov.
It generated a massive reaction on social media and, in the last few minutes, a well-known journalist broke the silence on the subject.

Stu Cowan comments on Sportsnet's strange move not to broadcast the ceremony for Andrei Markov

I certainly hope it doesn't have anything to do with Markov's nationality.
According to Stu Cowan, things would likely have been different if Andrei Markov had been a Toronto Maple Leafs player.
"Hearing from quite a few Habs fans upset that Sportsnet didn't show the Andrei Markov Homecoming Night pre-game ceremony last night at Bell Centre.

Hard to understand why they wouldn't.

Might have been different if it was a Maple Leafs player in Toronto.

- Stu Cowan

That is indeed an explanation that says a lot. We strongly encourage you to take a look at the comments under the journalist's post!
It's definitely still generating buzz today!
And you, what is your opinion on Sportsnet's decision not to broadcast the tribute to Andrei Markov, live from the Bell Centre?
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Reporter reacts to Sportsnet skipping Markov's tribute, saying it would've been different for a Leafs player

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