“No matter how difficult this decision may be, we believe that it is correct and will positively affect the future of the club. For the organization to work successfully both on ice and off-site, a new approach is required, ”the club said in a statement.
The president of the club, Daniel Wirtz, will temporarily serve as president.
66-year-old McDonough took over as president of Chicago in 2007, and in 2011 also began to act as CEO. During his work, the club won the Stanley Cup three times.
It was previously reported that the NHL and the players union began negotiations to resume the season.