Vegas head coach John Tortorella keeps his lips sealed about massive fine, loss of draft pick The Vegas Golden Knights are facing the conference final with a cloud over their heads after their second-round pick was forfeited and head coach John Tortorella was fined $100,000. This punishment stems from Tortorella’s silence with the media following a Game 6 victory over the Anaheim Ducks. Despite the league’s action and prior warnings, the team and Tortorella are maintaining a no-comment stance.

• Vegas Golden Knights coach John Tortorella was fined $100,000 and the team lost its second-round draft pick.
• The penalties were a result of Tortorella’s refusal to speak to the media after Game 6 against the Anaheim Ducks.
• The league stated there were multiple warnings to the club prior to the sanctions.
• Tortorella chose not to comment on the situation, adhering to the team’s ‘no comment’ policy.
• Reports suggest Tortorella’s silence may have been due to frustration over defenseman Brayden McNabb’s suspension in Game 5.