Jeremy Roenick, former NHLer and analyst for NBC Sports, has posted a video to Twitter apologizing for comments regarding his co-workers that got him suspended indefinitely from his job as hockey analyst. The initial comments were made on the popular podcast Spittin Chiclets. Roenick made several remarks regarding co-host Kathryn Tappen, while joking about having a three way with her and his wife.
"I would like to take this opportunity to apologize to NBC Sports, Kathryn Tappen, Patrick Sharp and Anson Carter for some of the insensitive comments I made on a recent podcast," said Roenick. "I never meant to offend anyone and I definitely went too far, and for that I deeply regret it. I called everyone involved and I'm so thankful for their loving and gracious acceptance of my apology. And that includes my family and friends."
Roenick added that he's always tried to act professional while entertaining those he was speaking to, but admits he went too far this time.
"And I will make sure in the future that I'm mindful of people's feelings, the sensitivities of my co-workers and of all of you, my loving fans. I hope to see you on air soon and I hope you accept my apologies," he concluded.
Shortly after his appearance on the podcast in December, Tappen released a statement saying "While Jeremy and I continue to be good friends, what he said was unacceptable, especially among workplace colleagues. I do not condone his comments.”
On the podcast, Roenick talked about a vacation to Portugal with his wife and Tappen where he made repeated references to the NBC Sports anchor's looks and joked about the possibility of the three of them having sex together.
“If it really came to fruition, that would really be good, but it's never going to happen,” Roenick said.
He also praised Tappen as “one of the most professional sports personalities I know," adding Tappen and his wife are very good friends.
Roenick also made jokes about the appearance of fellow NBC Sports broadcasters Patrick Sharp and Anson Carter, calling Sharp "so beautiful" and referring to himself and Carter as the complete opposite of beautiful.
There's no word on when or if Roenick will be returning to NBC Sports, where he's been employed since 2010. It's likely the apology was the first step in NBC lifting his indefinite suspension.
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