NHL strips Vegas Golden Knights of 2026 second-round pick and fines John Tortorella after team commits 'flagrant violation' of media policy
The NHL penalized the Vegas Golden Knights for violating playoff media regulations, forfeiting a 2026 second-round pick and fining John Tortorella $100,000.
John Tortorella spurns playoff handshake line and postgame press conference in apparent 'temper tantrum' over Brayden McNabb suspension
John Tortorella avoided the playoff handshake line and skipped media duties after a win, with the behavior linked to anger over Brayden McNabb’s suspension.