Ottawa Senators assistant general manager Randy Lee resigned Tuesday amid charges of harassment stemming from an incident at the NHL scouting combine in May.
The team announced Lee's resignation and added a search is underway to find his replacement. The team said it would have no further comment.
Lee had been suspended by the Senators since June. He said in a statement he's unable to fulfill his responsibilities with the team while his legal case is ongoing.
"I have to think about my obligations to the hockey team," Lee said. "They need an assistant general manager who can focus completely on the coming season.