The Flyers Nitty Gritty have announced that they've made the decision to part ways with the report who was first to break the news of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau's passing.
Jamey Baskow, who leads the Flyers Nitty Gritty is a very respected reporter in the NHL and runs a media outlet that is credentialed to the Philadelphia Flyers, has released a statement on Friday morning stating that Dylan Robillard, a former reporter and journalist for the their outlet has been let go after reporting the passing.
This news was reported on Thursday night, and gained a lot of attention, many believe Robards was trying to be the first to report the news and get attention for it.
Dylan Robillard has since released a statement after being let go from Flyers Nitty Gritty:
However, it doesn't stop there as many reporters around the league and fans are calling what he did 'disgraceful' and believed that he did not have the right to be the first to report it without a credible source.
As seen on: Bruinsinsider
Reporter affiliated with NHL fired after 'disgraceful' reporting of the death of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau
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AOUT 31 | 78 ANSWERS Reporter affiliated with the NHL fired after �disgraceful' report of the passing of Johnny & Matthew Gaudreau Do you think Dylan Robillard deserved to be fired? | ||
Yes | 58 | 74.4 % |
No | 20 | 25.6 % |
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