The Vegas Golden Knights appealed their recent NHL-imposed sanctions due to forgoing media policies, with it being determined that the punishment is to remain as assessed.

The NHL won’t go lighter on its punishment of the Vegas Golden Knights. The league upheld its decision for Vegas to forfeit its 2026 second-round pick, and coach John Tortorella will be fined $100,000 for “flagrant violations” of the media policy,

"It would be unprecedented at the head coaching level should multiple teams be denied permission to speak with Coach Cassidy," the NHL coach's association said Tuesday.

The Vegas Golden Knights and head coach John Tortorella suffered a major setback after the NHL denied their appeal over media regulation violations during the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Sports media personality Pat McAfee shared the update on X

The Vegas Golden Knights’ appeal to have their punishment reduced for breaking media access rules was denied by the NHL and they will lose a second-round pick in the draft this year, according to reports.

The Vegas Golden Knights will reportedly still have to surrender a second-round draft pick despite appealing the league's penalty for breaking league media rules following Thursday night's second-round elimination win over the Anaheim Ducks.

It looks like the Vegas Golden Knights will be without their captain for at least Game 1 of the Western Conference Final.

NHL Coaches’ Association Raises Alarm Over Bruce Cassidy Interview Denials

The NHL wanted to make an example out of the Vegas Golden Knights, handing down a harsh penalty, one notable insider believes.

The Golden Knights were stripped of a 2nd round pick in the NHL Draft after not speaking to the media following Game 6 against the Ducks.

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