The NHL disciplines the Vegas Golden Knights after coach John Tortorella does not comply with the league’s media access policy following a playoff game. Multiple reports say the issue stems from Tortorella’s decision not to speak with the media after Game 6, when the Golden Knights advance in the playoffs and move into the Western Conference final. As part of the punishment, the league removes a draft selection from the Golden Knights. Reports consistently state the club loses its 2026 second-round pick. In addition, the NHL fines Tortorella $100,000 for the violation. One outlet also notes the league’s actions remain in effect following an appeal, indicating the sanctions are upheld after the team challenges the ruling. Overall, the reported league penalties focus on both the team—through the draft pick forfeiture—and Tortorella—through the monetary fine—linked to the postgame media access decision after Game 6.
NHL sanctions Golden Knights after coach John Tortorella violates media access policy
The NHL disciplines the Vegas Golden Knights after coach John Tortorella does not comply with the league’s media access policy following a playoff game. Multiple reports say the issue stems from Torto...
- The NHL sanctions the Vegas Golden Knights for violating the league’s media access policy.
- Coach John Tortorella does not speak to the media after Game 6.
- The Golden Knights lose their 2026 second-round draft pick as a result.
- Tortorella is fined $100,000 by the NHL.
- Reports say the NHL’s sanctions are upheld after an appeal.
The NHL docked the Knights their 2026 second-round draft pick and levied a $100,000 fine against coach John Tortorella.
3 months agoJohn Tortorella's silence after Game 6 against the Ducks cost the Golden Knights a draft pick and earned the coach a $100,000 fine from the league.
3 months agoThe Las Vegas Golden Knights and head coach John Tortorella were disciplined by the NHL for violating the league's media policy.
3 months agoJohn Tortorella's refusal to speak to media after Vegas' Game 6 win over Anaheim costs the Golden Knights a second-round pick and a $100,000 fine.
3 months agoJohn Tortorella apparently didn't want anything to do with the media on Thursday night. On Friday, the NHL came down on the Golden Knights — hard.
3 months agoTortorella did not speak to the media following Game 6 as the Golden Knights advanced in the playoffs to the Western Conference final.
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