Golden Knights docked 2nd-round pick, John Tortorella fined $100K for breaking media rules
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Key Points:
- The NHL penalized the Vegas Golden Knights by docking their second-round pick in the upcoming draft and fining coach John Tortorella $100,000 for violating media access rules after their Game 6 win against Anaheim.
- Tortorella refused to speak to reporters, and the team did not open their locker room as required by league and Players' Association regulations.
- The league described these as “flagrant violations” and noted that the Golden Knights had received prior warnings about media access compliance.
- The team has been given the chance to appeal the penalties in person to Commissioner Gary Bettman’s office next week.
- The Golden Knights acknowledged the NHL’s announcement but declined to comment further on the matter.