Why was Tortorella fined by the NHL? #sports
News Source : Alltoc.com
News Summary
- The NHL sanctioned the Vegas Golden Knights after a media incident around their playoff run.
- The league action was tied to “flagrant violations” of NHL media regulations.
- Vegas’ violation centered on its handling of postgame access to media after the team advanced to the Western Conference Final following its series-clinching win over the Anaheim Ducks in Game 6.
- In the moments that followed the game, Tortorella and the organization did not engage with the media in the required manner.
The NHL sanctioned the Vegas Golden Knights after a media incident around their playoff run, stripping the team of its 2026 secondround pick and fining head coach John Tortorella $100,000.
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