NHL Strips Golden Knights of Draft Pick and Fines Coach John Tortorella After Media Violations

The NHL stripped the Vegas Golden Knights of a second-round draft pick and fined coach John Tortorella $100,000.These sanctions followed a refusal by the coach and team to provide mandatory media access after a playoff win.League officials categorized the failure to open the dressing room and provide interview opportunities as flagrant violations.The team had received previous warnings regarding media policy and may now appeal the disciplinary decision in New York.
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