A severe blow to “Vegas”: The NHL sanctions a penalty against the coach, and also takes away the dra…

A harsh penalty for “Vegas”: NHL fines the coach and disqualifies them from the NHL Draft 2026 The NHL imposed a harsh penalty on “Vegas” and John Torrorrel for breaking media rules after the game against “Anchorage”. The head coach of the Golden Knights was fined $100,000, and the team was also disqualified from participating in the second round of the NHL Draft 2026. After the sixth game of the series, Torrorrel skipped the mandatory press conference. “Vegas” also refused to open its locker room to reporters, limiting communication to just three players. “Vegas” can appeal against these sanctions. The appeal will be considered next week. The league has a clear stance: media rules cannot be interpreted arbitrarily in playoffs. Such sanctions put the organization in a difficult position – either strictly adhere to the rules, or pay a high price for each violation. The hockey community is closely monitoring the situation.