Vegas head coach John Tortorella keeps his lips sealed about massive fine, loss of draft pick
Vegas Golden Knights head coach John Tortorella has been fined $100,000 and the team has lost a second-round draft pick due to his refusal to speak to the media after a playoff victory. The penalties were imposed after multiple warnings from the league regarding media obligations. Tortorella's silence has raised questions, particularly as he prepares for the upcoming series against the Colorado Avalanche.
- ▪John Tortorella was fined $100,000 for not addressing the media after a playoff win.
- ▪The Vegas Golden Knights also lost a second-round draft pick as a result of his actions.
- ▪Tortorella's refusal to comment has been linked to his frustration over a player's suspension.
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OutKick Vegas head coach John Tortorella keeps his lips sealed about massive fine, loss of draft pick Tortorella was also hit with a $100K fine after refusing to speak to media following Vegas' Game 6 win over Anaheim By Matt Reigle OutKick Published May 16, 2026 7:07pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Lebron Won't Retire | OutKick The Show w/ Clay Travis Clay doesn't think Lebron will retire Usually, if an NHL team is going into its conference final with a cloud hanging over, it has to do with a player who's out of the lineup because of injury or maybe a suspension.
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