Jeremy Roenick apologizes for inappropriate comments

Jeremy Roenick has apologized after NBC suspended him nearly three weeks ago for inappropriate comments made about his co-workers.

"I want to take this opportunity to apologize to NBC Sports, Kathryn Tappen, Patrick Sharp, (and) Anson Carter for some insensitive comments that I made on a recent podcast," Roenick said in a video he tweeted out on Saturday. "I never meant to offend anyone and I definitely went too far and for that I deeply regret it."

Roenick appeared on the podcast "Spittin' Chiclets" last month, and he made multiple sexual references about his wife and his co-worker Tappen. He also made suspect comments about co-hosts Sharp and Carter.

NBC suspended him indefinitely without pay shortly after the episode was released.

"I've called everybody involved and I'm so thankful for their loving and gracious acceptance of my apology, and that includes my family and friends," Roenick added. "I've always tried to act professional, I've always tried to entertain. This time I went too far, 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 you, my loving fans."

Roenick has been with NBC as an analyst since 2010 after being hired shortly following his retirement from the NHL in 2009. He has yet to return to the network's broadcasts.

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