Rumors are funny things. You never know what's real and what's not. Some things are just speculation (Hey...wouldn't it be nice if the team did X, Y, and Z), and some things are little leaks that somehow slip out. You can never be too sure about a rumor until it plays out.
While there may not be any smoke around this fire, it is interesting that people have been talking about rumors that the Buffalo Sabres could be inquiring about Flyers' forward Owen Tippett. In a way, this is nothing new. Tippett has been the subject of rumors before, whether by fans who want him out or hockey prognosticators.