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Why former Rangers coach made costly $100k decision in playoffs: âtemper tantrumâ
TL;DR
Former Rangers coach John Tortorella was fined $100,000 by the NHL for violating media rules after the Golden Knights' playoff win. The team also lost their second-round draft pick due to the incident.
Key points
- John Tortorella fined $100,000 by NHL
- Vegas Golden Knights forfeited second-round draft pick
- Tortorella refused to meet media after playoff game
- NHL rules mandate media access post-game
- Incident overshadowed Golden Knights' playoff victory
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Youâd think John Tortorella would be in high spirits after his Vegas Golden Knights eliminated the Anaheim Ducks in their best-of-7 second-round playoff series Thursday, winning Game 6 by the score of 5-1. But instead, the former New York Rangers coach made a spiteful, costly decision that somewhat overshadowed his teamâs triumph at Honda Center.
Tortorella declined to meet with the media postgame, a no-no per League rules. Plus Vegas closed its locker room to reporters after the series-clincher, instead sending Mitch Marner and former Rangers center Brett Howden to the interview room, and defenseman Shea Theodore to a side room to speak with the media.
NHL rules stipulate that locker rooms be open with players available inside after games, even during the Stanley Cup Playoffs, when a podium is also set up for the top stars of the particular contest in a separate interview room.
Needless to say, the League wasnât thrilled with Vegas nor its coach. On Friday, the NHL fined Tortorella $100,000 and ruled that the Golden Knights must forfeit their second-round pick in this yearâs draft.
Considering how often Tortorellaâs been fined by the League, and how serious it is about its media rules, why the hell did the 67-year-old coach pull this stunt with his team taking another big step toward trying to win their second Stanley Cup championship?
âI think it was a bit of a temper tantrum,â NHL insider Elliotte Friedman stated on the FAN Hockey Show on Friday. âThey were upset about the [Brayden] McNabb suspension.â
Q&A
Why was John Tortorella fined $100,000 by the NHL?
John Tortorella was fined $100,000 for refusing to meet with the media after a playoff game, violating NHL rules.
What consequences did the Vegas Golden Knights face due to Tortorella's actions?
The Vegas Golden Knights were required to forfeit their second-round pick in this year's draft as a consequence of Tortorella's actions.
What did Tortorella do after the Golden Knights' playoff victory?
After the Golden Knights' playoff victory, Tortorella declined to meet with the media and closed the locker room to reporters.
What are the NHL's rules regarding media access after playoff games?
NHL rules require that locker rooms be open to the media after games, with players available for interviews, especially during the Stanley Cup Playoffs.