YankeeInRaleigh wrote:
alright, can someone explain the e1 thing? I gather it's some sort of rating system established by ecklund guaging the veracity of a certain claim actually coming true? Is it better to be e1 or e3? what is the scale? SO MANY QUESTIONS BECAUSE OF STUPID INTERNET LINGO!!!!
Eklund's E-system
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What is the E-System (e1, e2, e3, etc.)?
The E-System was devised with the intelligent hockey fan in mind as a way for Eklund to give subtle clues to rumors that are posted, as well as gauge the likelihood of a rumor turning into an actual trade or free agent signing.
E1 - This is a rumor that comes from a single reliable source not in any way directly connected to the players or teams involved.
E2 - This rumor is simply more than one reliable sources not in any way directly connected to the players or teams involved and not connected to each other. It does not have to equate to two E1s. It could be several E1s.
E3 - This rumor comes from a single source with ties somehow to the players or teams involved.
E4 - This rumor comes from more than one source with ties to the players or teams involved.
E5 - This rumor comes from source telling Eklund the deal is 100% done and just has not been announced yet.
Translation:
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What is the E-System (e1, e2, e3, etc.)?
The E-System was devised with the intelligent hockey fan in mind as a way for Eklund to give subtle clues to rumors that are posted, as well as gauge the likelihood of a rumor turning into an actual trade or free agent signing.
E1 - I made this rumor up.
E2 - This rumor was suggested by someone on a fan forum. More than one person disagreed, but the poster wasn't banned.
E3 - More than one talk radio caller has suggested this rumor on air.
E4 - The rumor was suggested by someone on a fan forum, and more than 4 people agreed that it would be a good idea.
E5 - The trade/signing was announced on TSN 45 minutes ago, but I edited the post time to make it look like I broke it.
OR
E5 - Ad revenues are down, and I need to get my name in the media to drive some traffic.