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Sportsnet under fire for not airing Andrei Markov's tribute before Canadiens-Jets matchup
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Immediately before the matchup between the Montreal Canadiens and the Winnipeg Jets, fans were treated to a beautiful tribute to Andrei Markov.
It produced some incredible visuals:
That said, not everyone actually got the chance to see those great moments.
Why?
Because Sportsnet made the strange decision not to broadcast a single second of Markov's tribute ceremony.
For what reason?
No one knows yet, but it's generating a massive reaction on social media right now.
No mention of the Andrei Markov tribute on Sportsnet's broadcast
The comments under this post from the excellent "HabsOnReddit" page confirm it, and let's just say there's really, truly no consensus.
"Is it true that Sportsnet didn't even show the Andrei Markov Habs ceremony at the Bell Centre?"
- HabsOnReddit
- HabsOnReddit
It's definitely a bizarre decision from the network, and some are even calling it disrespectful toward Markov.
"Sportsnet had the time to do multiple intros, panels, yet they couldn't even show Markov getting honored.
Fans were waiting this, SN could have gotten some respect, but no, and they even have the guts to put on the boards "Andrei Markov's homecoming". Beyond disappointing."
Fans were waiting this, SN could have gotten some respect, but no, and they even have the guts to put on the boards "Andrei Markov's homecoming". Beyond disappointing."
Comments like these, there are hundreds on social media right now.
And you, what is your opinion on this situation?
In the end, it was a great night for the Habs, capped off by a 3-2 shootout victory.
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