The NHL penalized the Vegas Golden Knights and head coach John Tortorella after he skipped a postgame press conference following their Game 6 victory over the Anaheim Ducks, leading to a $100,000 fine for Tortorella and the forfeiture of the team’s 2026 second-round draft pick. The league cited previous warnings regarding media policy violations, and despite a media embargo, some players did speak to reporters. The Golden Knights can appeal the decision, which comes as they prepare for the Western Conference Finals against the Avalanche. Tortorella, recently hired as head coach, has a history of contentious interactions with the media.
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