NHL Leaves Golden Knights’ Draft-Pick Penalty Intact

The Golden Knights tried to argue for mercy, but the NHL was not in a mood to hand out second chances. That leaves Vegas with the original draft-pick punishment still hanging over the franchise, which is never the kind of message a contender wants to hear in May. These appeals almost always come down to whether the league wants to make an example or make a concession, and this one tilted hard toward example. The Knights now have to plan around a penalty the league clearly believes should stand.