NHL Forces Golden Knights To Forfeit Draft Pick, Fines John Tortorella $100,000 For Violating Media Rules

The NHL handed the Vegas Golden Knights and John Tortorella a hefty punishment for flagrant violations of the league's media regulations after Thursday's game.

Tortorella has been fined $100,000, and the Golden Knights will forfeit a second-round pick in June's NHL draft.

"The imposition of these penalties comes after previous warnings were issued to the club regarding their compliance with the media regulations and other associated policies," the NHL said in a statement.

If Vegas wants to appeal these penalties to the commissioner's office, it can do so in person next week in New York City.

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This story was originally published May 15, 2026 at 1:54 PM.