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NHL Fines Golden Knights for Media Avoidance

Updated 2026-05-15 22:15 UTC 1 source Negative

The NHL fined the Vegas Golden Knights $100,000 and stripped them of their second-round pick after they avoided media interviews following a series-clinching win. Coach John Tortorella was also penalized.

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Silent Knights: Media freeze-out costs VGK, Torts

The NHL has stripped the Golden Knights of their second-round pick and fined coach John Tortorella $100,000 for the team's decision to avoid speaking to the media after its series-clinching win over the Ducks.

2026-05-15 22:59 UTC