The John Tortorella-Golden Knights act is already tired — and it forced the NHL’s hand
John Tortorella was fined $100,000 by the NHL for failing to fulfill media obligations after the Golden Knights' playoff victory. The team cited congestion as the reason for not opening the locker room, which is a requirement under the Collective Bargaining Agreement. This incident has drawn attention to the NHL's enforcement of media access rules during the playoffs.
- ▪John Tortorella was fined $100,000 by the NHL for not speaking to the media after a playoff win.
- ▪The Golden Knights' PR staff informed the media that the locker room would not be opened, violating CBA obligations.
- ▪Mitch Marner and Brett Howden spoke briefly to the press, but Tortorella's absence limited the availability of players.
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Mollie Walker The John Tortorella-Golden Knights act is already tired — and it forced the NHL’s hand By Mollie Walker Published May 18, 2026, 4:55 p.m. ET John Tortorella was fined $100,000 by the NHL for not speaking to the media after the Golden Knights' series-clinching win over the Ducks. NHLI via Getty Images NHLI via Getty Images See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google The most surprising aspect of John Tortorella and the Golden Knights blowing off their media obligations after advancing to the Western Conference final was the NHL’s response.
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