Golden Knights Lose Appeal Over NHL Media Penalty
Vegas keeps its 2026 second-round pick forfeiture and John Tortorella’s $100,000 fine after playoff access breach.
The Vegas Golden Knights lost their appeal of the NHL’s punishment for violating Stanley Cup Playoffs media rules, so the penalty stays: a forfeited 2026 second-round draft pick and a $100,000 fine for John Tortorella. The league issued the punishment after Vegas skipped required postgame media access following Game 6 against the Anaheim Ducks. That access is part of the playoff machinery, not a courtesy handed out when everyone feels sufficiently serene.
