The Ottawa Senators have fired CEO Jim Little less than two months after hiring him to the position.

The team announced the surprising move in a short statement Wednesday, saying "the decision was made as a result of conduct inconsistent with the core values of the Ottawa Senators and the National Hockey League."

Little was hired Jan. 10 and touted in a statement as "part of our long-term strategy to redevelop and rebuild."

The team did not disclose any details about Little's conduct, and Little has not publicly commented.