It's hard to believe some people actually buy into the crap posted on certain hockey rumor websites these days.
But they do.
Or, as the senior writer for washingtoncaps.com so eloquently puts it, call it "Wingnuts With Websites."
A nice, not-so-subtle shot at the ridiculous theories hatched by of one "anonymous" hockey blogger who has probably made a small fortune playing hockey fans for a bunch of idiots.
The latest drivel to clog up the rumor septic tank would see the Capitals part with the face of their franchise, Alex Ovechkin, shipping him to Nashville of all bloody places and pissing off the dozens and dozens of Capital fans everywhere.
Really, I can't be bothered to reveal this guy's identity and, apparently, he likes it that way. After all, he is anonymous.
Let's just say I've made my feelings known in the past.
Why, oh wise one, would the Capitals unload their most prized possession, and face of their franchise, before even entering into serious discussion regarding an extension for the soon-to-be free agent?
II was born at night, but not last night.
But according to his - cough - sources, the Capitals and Predators are talking. And, like a shepherd herding his naive flock, the sheep follow.
For the record, I mentioned a couple of months ago that there is a remote chance that Ovechkin could be traded. As I made clear, it MAY happen but only if George McPhee can't get him resigned and/or if Ovechkin lets McPhee know he has no interest in staying in Washington.
Talks aren't even near the critical stage yet, and it is a month and a half before the deadline.
Ain't gonna happen. Not now, likely not at all.
The blogger in question even gave an update later in the evening, quoting Capitals owner Ted Leonsis, who himself said "I respect Alex and George McPhee's commitment to keep the negotiations out of the media and frankly have wondered who is making up some of the things I have read."
There you go. The owner of the Washington Capitals is basically calling this guy an idiot and he has the hindsight to post his quote verbatim to make himself feel in-the-know.
But apparently, he was "inundated" with the information and "there are some legs to this rumor."
Stick with your day job. And don't forget to ask "will that be fries or onion rings?"