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Insider Reveals Series of Events Leading to NHL Sanctions on Golden Knights

The NHL came down hard this past week on the Vegas Golden Knights, who were sanctioned with the loss of a second-round draft pick in 2026, and head coach John Tortorella was slapped with a $100K fine for not speaking with the media following their Game 6 series-clinching win over the Anaheim Ducks.

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Golden Knights still blocking Bruce Cassidy interviews despite firing him

The Vegas Golden Knights fired Bruce Cassidy at the end of March, replacing him with John Tortorella. The coach has been successful in his career, which has led other teams, such as the Edmonton Oilers, to inquire about hiring Cassidy.

John Tortorella News / Dice City Sports / May 17

Golden Knights regain swagger before Colorado series

The Vegas Golden Knights are headed back to a familiar place, and John Tortorella believes they are arriving there with the right kind of confidence. After closing out Anaheim in Game 6, the Golden Knights returned to practice Saturday at City National Arena with a Western Conference Final matchup against Colorado waiting next week.

John Tortorella News / NHL Trade Talk / May 16

Don’t Rule Out John Tortorella as HC Option for the Oilers?

John Tortorella and the Vegas Golden Knights are gearing up for a Western Conference Final showdown with the juggernaut Colorado Avalanche, but that doesn’t necessarily mean his future beyond this season will remain in Sin City.

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Vegas Golden Knights News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 16

Golden Knights Make Black Ace Recalls

It has certainly been a whirlwind few days for the Golden Knights, who are off to the third round but down a second-round pick in the process. With their

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Vegas Golden Knights News / NHL Trade Talk / May 16

This NHL and Golden Knights Squabble is Likely Far From Over

The NHL’s decision to strip the Vegas Golden Knights of their 2026 second-round draft pick and fine head coach John Tortorella $100,000 isn’t harsh — it’s justified.

John Tortorella News / Larry Brown Sports / May 16

NHL hands down severe punishment to Golden Knights, John Tortorella

On Friday, the NHL announced severe sanctions against the Vegas Golden Knights and head coach John Tortorella for flagrant violations of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs media regulations.

Vegas Golden Knights News / NHL Trade Talk / May 15

Insider Reveals Why Vegas Skipped Media as NHL Hands Down Punishment

The NHL has sanctioned the Vegas Golden Knights, forcing them to forfeit their 2026 second-round draft pick and fining head coach John Tortorella $100,000 for “flagrant violations” of the league’s 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs Media Regulations.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Ball Exclusives / May 15

Golden Knights lose draft pick, fined by NHL for media violations

The Vegas Golden Knights must forfeit their 2026 second-round pick, and head coach John Tortorella has been fined $100k, the NHL announced. Tortorella skipped his postgame news conference, and the team denied reporters access to the locker room after Thursday’s Game 6 win over the Anaheim Ducks.

NHL News / Field Level Media / May 15

NHL docks Golden Knights 2026 draft pick for media policy violations

The NHL reacted swiftly and harshly to the Vegas Golden Knights' "flagrant violations of 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs media regulations," announcing on Friday that the franchise will forfeit a second-round selection in the 2026 NHL Draft.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 15

Golden Knights forfeit second-round pick after violating NHL media regulations

There should be nothing but good feelings around the Vegas Golden Knights, who advanced to the Western Conference Final after defeating the Anaheim Ducks with their 5-1 Game 6 victory on Thursday.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 15

Golden Knights Forfeit Draft Pick, John Tortorella Fined

The National Hockey League didn’t let the Vegas Golden Knights celebrate their Western Conference Final berth for too long. According to an announcement

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 16

NHL hits Golden Knights, John Tortorella with heavy punishment after media incident

There was a weird development after the Vegas Golden Knights series-clinching win against the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday night. Not only did head coach John Tortorella ditch the postgame news conference, but the team did not open its locker room to reporters and only made a couple of players available for a few minutes at a podium.

NHL's suspension of Golden Knights star is surprising, but correct call

Mitch Marner's between-the-legs goal leaves jaws dropped

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Penguins fans get the Connor McDavid, Auston Matthews teases they want

NHL News / The Forkball / May 15

Marner Powers Knights Past Ducks, into Western Conference Final

Vegas Golden Knights are headed back to the Western Conference final, and Mitch Marner continues to drive their postseason surge. Marner scored a highlight-reel goal and added an assist Thursday night as Vegas eliminated the Anaheim Ducks with a 5-1 victory in Game 6.

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We still haven’t seen the Golden Knights at their best

After a lackluster regular season, the Vegas Golden Knights have won their first two series of the Stanley Cup Playoffs to advance to the Western Conference Final without having faced elimination.

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The 'Stanley Cup Playoff points leaders' quiz

How many of the NHL postseason scoring leaders since the 1999-2000 season can you name in five minutes?

Mitch Marner News / Larry Brown Sports / May 15

Mitch Marner’s between-the-legs goal leaves jaws dropped

Mitch Marner opened Game 6 with one of the most dazzling goals of the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs. Just 62 seconds in, the Vegas winger received a breakout pass from William Karlsson and entered the Anaheim zone with speed.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Athlon Sports / May 15

Jack Eichel Fires Back at Mitch Marner Critics Amid 2026 NHL Playoffs

Mitch Marner’s playoff resurgence with the Vegas Golden Knights has gained another strong supporter inside the locker room. After Vegas eliminated the Anaheim Ducks with a 5-1 win in Game 6 on Thursday night, Jack Eichel openly defended Marner against the criticism that followed him throughout his Toronto years.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 15

Winners, losers from Thursday's Stanley Cup playoffs: Mitch Marner on Conn Smythe run

The Golden Knights are halfway to a Stanley Cup, and Mitch Marner is one of the biggest driving forces behind that success.

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 14

Smith Entertainment Group announces state-of-the-art performance center for NHL’s Mammoth, NBA’s Jazz

The Utah Mammoth are going to have to find some fresh new digs to prepare for the ice in the near future. On Thursday, Smith Entertainment Group (SEG)

Vegas Golden Knights News / Dice City Sports / May 14

Golden Knights face Game 6 with WCF spot on line

The Golden Knights are one win from the Western Conference Final, but nothing about this second-round series has stayed simple for long. Vegas leads the Anaheim Ducks 3-2 entering Game 6 Thursday at Honda Center.

Bruce Cassidy News / NHL Rumors / May 14

Where Does the Bruce Cassidy Saga Stand?

One of the bigger coaching names out there is Bruce Cassidy, who was relieved of his duties by the Vegas Golden Knights before the end of the season and replaced by John Tortorella.

NHL News / Field Level Media / May 13

Golden Knights D Brayden McNabb suspended 1 game for Ryan Poehling hit

Vegas defenseman Brayden McNabb will serve a one-game suspension for Game 6 of the Golden Knights' second-round series against the Anaheim Ducks, the NHL's department of player safety announced Wednesday after a hearing.

Kirk Cousins News / Yardbarker / May 13

How Kirk Cousins is already showing the Raiders QB1 behavior

As the excitement over the Raiders builds with having both the veteran Cousins and rookie signal-caller Fernando Mendoza in the fold, the inevitable question is, "Which quarterback will start?"

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Vegas Golden Knights News / Field Level Media / May 13