Golden Knights lose 2nd-round pick, John Tortorella fined $100K US for breaking media rules

The NHL docked the Vegas Golden Knights a second-round pick in this year’s draft and fined head coach John Tortorella $100,000 US on Friday for violating media access rules after their series-clinching Game 6 victory at Anaheim on Thursday night.

Tortorella refused to speak to reporters after Vegas routed the Ducks 5-1 to move on to face Colorado in the Western Conference final.

The Golden Knights also did not open their dress room in accordance with league and Players' Association-negotiated regulations.

The NHL in a statement announcing the punishment said the penalties come after previous warnings were issued to the Golden Knights.

The team has been offered the opportunity to appeal to commissioner Gary Bettman's office in person at the league's New York headquarters next week.

The Golden Knights are aware of today's announcement from the NHL regarding the post-game media availability following Game 6 in Anaheim," the team said in a statement posted to social media. "The organization will have no further comment."