"Golden Knights' Appeal Falls Flat: NHL Sanctions Upheld. The Vegas Golden Knights have suffered a setback in their bid to overturn NHL-imposed penalties, with a court ruling upholding coach John Tortorella's fine and the loss of a second-round draft pick. The sanctions were handed down after the team failed to make themselves available to the media, sparking controversy and debate within the hockey world. The decision is a significant blow to the Golden Knights, who will have to absorb the financial and competitive consequences of the ruling."

The Vegas Golden Knights have lost their appeal of NHL-imposed sanctions for not making the team available to the media, meaning coach John Tortorella's fine and the loss of a second-round draft pick stand.