Trades & Rumors
Media Duped by Fake Pettersson Trade Hoax
Outlets like The Hockey News and Yahoo bite hard on a bogus blockbuster sending Elias Pettersson to Detroit, courtesy of a fake Elliotte Friedman Twitter account that even I almost scrolled past. With the deadline Friday, Pettersson's name floats in real rumors thanks to his slump and that massive $11.6 million cap hit, but this one's pure social media smoke. Front offices chuckle while sharpening their pencils on actual deals, knowing one wrong click can torch credibility in this league.
Related Coverage
NHL News, Your Way
- ✓Scores, highlights & recaps every morning
- ✓Trade rumors & deadline coverage
- ✓Personalized for your teams
- ✓Free — no spam, unsubscribe anytime