Jeremy Roenick suspended indefinitely by NBC Sports

Former NHLer Jeremy Roenick is well known for saying what he wants, when he wants. Now, however, his mouth has gotten him in trouble as he's been suspended indefinitely from his job as analyst with NBC Sports for comments he made about his co-workers on the popular podcast Spittin' Chiclets.

During his recent appearance, Roenick made several questionable comments about fellow hockey broadcasters Kathryn Tappen, Patrick Sharp and Anson Carter. In one of those comments, he talked about a vacation to Portugal with his wife and Tappen where he made repeated references to the NBC Sports anchor's appearance 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.

As for Sharp, Roenick called him "beautiful", adding “I'd have to think about it if he asked me. ... I wouldn't say no right away.” He then seemed to contrast Sharp's appearance with his and Carter's.

On Carter, Roenick remarked “It's good to have a beautiful face that talks well that knows the game because it's totally the opposite when me and Anson get on there."

Roenick also called Sharp “one of the greatest, greatest guys on the planet” and said, “I think he's been great for NBC.”

An NBC Sports spokesperson said Roenick's suspension is without pay and the network would have no further comment at this time.

Roenick played 20 seasons in the NHL with the Blackhawks, Coyotes, Flyers, Sharks and Kings before moving into television. He has been an analyst at NBC Sports since 2010.

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