NHL takes draft pick away from Golden Knights over media policy violation
Golden Knights coach John Tortorella was also fined $100,000 for not meeting with the media after a Game 6 victory in Anaheim.
The NHL came down hard on the Vegas Golden Knights for violating media policies after the team advanced to the Western Conference final . Head coach John Tortorella didn't meet with the media after the series-clinching 5-1 win against the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday, May 14, and the dressing room wasn't opened either, according to reporters. The NHL said Friday it was taking a 2026 second-round pick away from the Golden Knights and was fining Tortorella $100,000.
The league said the team had been warned before and that Vegas would be able to appeal the penalties. A hearing, if requested, would be held next week in New York. The team said in a social media statement: "The Golden Knights are aware of today's announcement from the NHL regarding the postgame media availability following Game 6 in Anaheim.
The organization will have no further comment. " This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Vegas Golden Knights lose draft pick for violating NHL media policy