[SuperMatt18]

In general Fans are way too harsh on the rumor and insider thing.

A media member will state a rumor and the second it doesn't come through he is making stuff up.

That just isn't how it works. There are likely 100's of trade scenarios, UFA discussions, etc that happen between the GM's/agents everyday, and I would say that maybe .1% of those discussions actually lead into a deal happening.

Add into that situations where a "source" gives you a bad tip (happens to everyone in any type of job) and then you have the reason for conflicting information.

Edit: Also for those looking at just the twitter conversation there does have to be some defense for MMF.

Millions came on here when MMF was banned and started posting remarks against MMF a) Using MMF's real name (since removed) and b)Knowing MMF was banned and couldn't post back. That is what sparked the twitter anger for MMF.