With the odd timing of the news, many are wondering what could have happened to make O'Hearn lose his job. Further reports have come out that a scandal allegedly took place that is being investigated.
Insider Confirmes Wild Investigating Several Executive
Along with this news came a report from NHL insider Joe Smith. Smith confirmed that turmoil has broken loose in the organization. Multiple executives are potentially under investigation.
The #mnwild season already had enough turmoil, with their head coach getting fired. But there's also been multiple investigations into executives, handled by an outside firm. On that and impact of Chris O'Hearn's departure, from @RussoHockey and me
It is not known at this time who else is being investigated. If the outside firm finds further misconduct the Wild could have to start fresh with a new management group.