Golden Knights lose second-round pick due to Tortorella's media no-show

Vegas Golden Knights president of hockey operations George McPhee confirmed the organization lost its 2026 second-round draft pick following John Tortorella's failure to attend a mandatory postseason media session. Tortorella received a $100,000 fine from the NHL for missing the press conference after the Golden Knights’ Game 6 victory over the Anaheim Ducks. McPhee acknowledged mistakes were made on both sides but considered the penalty too severe. He noted that team executives were unaware of Tortorella's absence until after the fact. Despite appealing the ruling, the NHL upheld the decision, which has overshadowed an otherwise successful playoff run for the team.

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