Overview
- Saunders was heard making a sexual remark during a TV timeout in the third period of Thursday’s game in Buffalo, after he believed the broadcast had gone to commercial.
- Color analyst Todd Fedoruk alerted him on air that the feed was still live, and an audio clip quickly circulated on social media.
- The Flyers and radio partner 97.5 The Fanatic announced a two-game suspension and said the remarks do not reflect the organization’s standards.
- Saunders apologized in a statement, calling it an error in judgment, acknowledging the offense caused, and pledging to hold himself to a higher standard.
- Director of broadcasting Brian Smith will handle the next two radio calls, with Saunders eligible to return for the Dec. 23 game in Chicago after missing the Rangers and Canucks broadcasts.