Scout linked to Jeff Marek's termination gets fired by his own NHL team
Mark Seidel, a former director of scouting and player personnel for the Barrie Colts, has been fired by the team. This move comes amid controversy linking him to the recent departure of longtime Sportsnet broadcaster Jeff Marek, according to The Athletic.
Seidel, who once made headlines in Las Vegas, has left the city, but the issues he stirred up still linger. Although he hasn't gone into detail about his interactions with Marek, Seidel has emphasized his long career in junior hockey and scouting. He has worked for several Ontario Hockey League (OHL) teams, contributed to various media outlets, and even ran his own scouting service, North American Central Scouting. His X (formerly Twitter) account has been a key platform for sharing his scouting updates.
However, Seidel's account of his career, including his struggles with addiction, has raised some concerns. In interviews with BarrieToday, his statements were often vague and sometimes conflicted with others in the hockey community. His claim of overcoming an OxyContin addiction after knee surgeries, which he says he quit "cold turkey" in 2013, has also added to the controversy.
The situation in Las Vegas, where Seidel's social media activity attracted the attention of NHL and Nevada gaming authorities, isn't the only troubling episode in his past. He also had a brief stint with the Minnesota Wild that ended due to performance concerns. Despite these controversies, Seidel insists he's in good standing with the NHL.
The ongoing drama, particularly the allegations linking him to Jeff Marek's firing, has cast a shadow over Seidel's career, raising doubts about his credibility and future in hockey. His recent dismissal from the Barrie Colts is a significant blow to his professional reputation.
Source: BarrieTodayCOLUMN: Colts scout linked to Jeff Marek's departure from Sportsnet
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