Chris O'Hearn Relieved of Duties

[Twoods1623]

Russo Article

Not sure what the reasoning is behind this, but it doesn't bode well imo for the Wild. It also looks like it was out of the blue for Chris. He was apparently working on the LTIR for Brodin and the cap situation as of yesterday.

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[ThatGuy22]

Russo Tweet

Russo Article

Not sure what the reasoning is behind this, but it doesn't bode well imo for the Wild. It also looks like it was out of the blue for Chris. He was apparently working on the LTIR for Brodin and the cap situation as of yesterday.

Fact that there's no comment likely means some personal f***up.

 

[Wasted Talent]

Fact that there's no comment likely means some personal f***up.

Also Russo's belief that he recently signed a contract extension

Unless he's about to become Ottawa's GM or something.

 

[keppel146]

Crazy

 

[Sweetnut]

"Chief contract negotiator"

 

[TaLoN]

"Chief contract negotiator"

Maybe BG realized how much of an error was made in those pre-season extensions...

 

[AKL]

Maybe BG realized how much of an error was made in those pre-season extensions...

How many more people can he fire before he realizes

 

[thestonedkoala]

Maybe BG realized how much of an error was made in those pre-season extensions...

Or maybe OHearn told BG he messed up big time and didn't have the cap space to make any moves and BG told him he didn't have to do shit and to pack his bags.

 

[Saga of the Elk]

As someone also recently "relieved of my duties," kind of sucks to tell people you got no job when you see them at Christmas parties.

Good luck Chris, I feel for you buddy.

Also, this franchise needs a steady hand somewhere. Not a great look, regardless of the factors that may have necessitated the "relief."

 

[BagHead]

Or maybe OHearn told BG he messed up big time and didn't have the cap space to make any moves and BG told him he didn't have to do shit and to pack his bags.

I'll wager the bag packing came after O'Hearn said "I think you mean you can't do shit".

 

[57special]

I'm going with drunken brawl, and O'Hearn knee slammed him in the crotch for the win.

 

[Wild11MN]

Really odd timing, so I'm also in the camp that thinks there is more to the story.

 

[NHL1674]

Definitely more to the story.

 

[DANOZ28]

the fact that billy didn't say hey we're still friends and i wish him the best on his next adventure means probably not a friendly goodbye. just another small example billy is going off the rails.

 

[thestonedkoala]

Apparently they had some independent investigations done on the organization (as per the Athletic). Two different ones.

Is it me or is this entire organization a bit more skeevy than the ones in the past? At least with Fenton, he was a dick to the staff. Guerin seems...like a good ol' boys club from the 70s.

 

[Wild11MN]

Exact quotes from the article are:

Wednesday’s departure of assistant GM Chris O’Hearn only adds to the feeling of chaos and panic, and not just because of the unanswered questions about the justification for his dismissal, which team sources tell The Athletic came on the heels of multiple investigations into Wild executives by an outside firm commissioned by the organization.

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What we know about what led to this is this: In recent weeks, there have been two investigations into the Wild front office. Members of the team’s hockey support staff, hockey operations department and business staff began being interviewed regarding the second one by two attorneys Dec. 1 after the team returned from a road game in Nashville.

O’Hearn was not the subject of that latter investigation, and it’s unknown the specific nature of any allegations against him. It appears that the first investigation just happened to conclude at the same time the second one was being conducted.

Russo and Smith: Chris O'Hearn's departure leaves already short-staffed Wild front office in disarray

The departure of assistant GM Chris O'Hearn leaves a big hole in the Wild front office and adds to the season's feeling of chaos and panic.

theathletic.com

 

[57special]

Russo just on KFAN, and basically reiterated what he wrote. Until he can confirm, he won't go into more detail, but O'Hearn was likely let go because of an internal HR matter. You can all use your imaginations, there.

 

[NHL1674]

Ugh.....this club.....

 

[57special]

The fact that there is another shoe that might possibly drop(there were TWO HR investigations) just adds to the drama.

 

[MK9]

Linked. Not linked. I don't know. But feels like stuff follows certain people around when you consider there was sketchy stuff going on with the Penguins a few years ago as well. Makes you wonder if that culture was brought here. I mean, it could very well be pervasive throughout most of the leagues other teams. Entirely conjecture considering we have very little info on what the details are with this. But, it is also hard to ignore when it's some of the same people across two different franchises.

 

[Arturia Pendragon]

Maybe it was a good thing *shrugs*??
Hard to say

 

[thestonedkoala]

Linked. Not linked. I don't know. But feels like stuff follows certain people around when you consider there was sketchy stuff going on with the Penguins a few years ago as well. Makes you wonder if that culture was brought here. I mean, it could very well be pervasive throughout most of the leagues other teams. Entirely conjecture considering we have very little info on what the details are with this. But, it is also hard to ignore when it's some of the same people across two different franchises.

You pretty much summed up my feelings.

 

[MNRube]

I’m going to assume it’s another Guerin power play until we hear more. This guy makes our politicians look humble

 

[Wasted Talent]

Linked. Not linked. I don't know. But feels like stuff follows certain people around when you consider there was sketchy stuff going on with the Penguins a few years ago as well. Makes you wonder if that culture was brought here. I mean, it could very well be pervasive throughout most of the leagues other teams. Entirely conjecture considering we have very little info on what the details are with this. But, it is also hard to ignore when it's some of the same people across two different franchises.

Probably worth noting that O'Hearn was originally a Fenton hire, so at least he's not some guy Guerin brought over from Penguins.

 

[MK9]

Probably worth noting that O'Hearn was originally a Fenton hire, so at least he's not some guy Guerin brought over from Penguins.

I get what you're saying. I was relatively certain someone would think I was pointing at someone specific. I was leaning towards it pretty much. So, I probably should have clarified. However, I specifically avoided pointing at any one particular person. I guess hoping that it could just go unsaid. It also doesn't mean that that mentality can't spread from the top down regardless of where the personnel came from. Seeing as Fenton had issues when he was here as well, it's not like we can say that he could have been better or worse with his hires.