Penguins, Flyers have a history May 9, 2008
History is filled with snapshots and slap shots -- Flyers goalie Ron Hextall chasing after Rob Brown in 1989, Lemieux receiving a cancer treatment in the morning and flying to Philadelphia for a night game, Darius Kasparaitis knocking out Eric Lindros in 1998, the five-overtime epic the Flyers won on Keith Primeau's goal at Mellon Arena is 2000, players who wore both jerseys such as Orest Kindrachuk, Ed Van Impe, Dave "The Hammer" Schultz, Ron Flockhart, Kevin Stevens and John LeClair. But there... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Chat transcript: Fantasy sports with Nick Fruscello Apr 5, 2008
This year some poor soul grabbed Eric Lindros in the 3rd round of a fantasy hockey draft. My advice for a newbie for baseball is to look for hitters that can contribute to multiple categories, like a Ryan Braun or BJ Upton and for pitchers, get strikeout pitchers. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Bergeron thankful to be back on the ice Mar 22, 2008
Bergeron has spoken to former MVP Eric Lindros and Hall of Famer Michel Goulet, both forced into retirement by concussions, and ex-Bruins great Cam Neely, his career curtailed by a knee injury. That s the risk you take when you step out on the ice, Bergeron said, insisting he was never concerned the injury could be career-ending. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Flyers plagued by concussions Gagne added to list of Lindros, Primeau, Roenick Mar 4, 2008
" -- Jeremy Roenick, who now plays for the Sharks, considered retirement in 2004 after he was struck by a puck that broke his jaw and gave him a severe concussion. -- Former Flyers captain Keith Primeau retired at 34 after a series of concussions, most notably in the 2000 and 2004 playoffs, had even the most mundane skating drills causing him headaches, fuzziness and pressure in his neck. -- And there was 1995 MVP Eric Lindros, whose prolific career was derailed by countless concussions,... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Concussed Gagne already planning for next season Feb 22, 2008
Unlike former Flyers like Eric Lindros and Keith Primeau, his career isn't going to end because of the lingering symptoms. Gagne was advised by a concussion specialist to sit out the rest of the season and take at least a month off before starting light physical exercise, recommendations that have Philadelphia hopeful their star forward will be ready to go for the start of next season. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Flyers Gagne told to sit out rest of season Feb 21, 2008
Now the 27-year-old Gagne, who hadnt played in fewer than 72 games each of the last three seasons, has to worry he doesnt follow the path of former Flyers Eric Lindros and Keith Primeau. Both had promising careers derailed in Philly because of too many brutal blows to the head. (MSNBC -- Sports)
USA hockey needs Burke-Wilson ticket Feb 15, 2008
Wilson confronted Brian Leetch and asked him whether he would be willing to tangle with New York Rangers teammate Messier if the game was on the line, and he asked John LeClair if he would be willing to take on Philadelphia Flyers teammate Eric Lindros in the same situation. Passion flowed from Wilson as he made the point that he was weary of America being treated as second-class citizens in the hockey world. (USA Today -- Sports)
Eight of the NHL's worst trades Feb 14, 2008
Trade: The Philadelphia Flyers traded Peter Forsberg, Kerry Huffman, Steve Duchesne, Mike Ricci, Ron Hextall, a draft pick they turned into Jocelyn Thibault, Chris Simon and $15 million to the Quebec Nordiques for Eric Lindros. Date: June 30, 1992. (USA Today -- Sports)
Who will wear the red and white in 2010? Feb 9, 2008
"You need a veteran presence of players willing to check their egos at the door and play defence like we had in 2002 with guys like Owen Nolan and Eric Lindros.". Obviously, with the depth of talent in Canada, there is a wide variety of opinions about which players should be chosen. (Globe and Mail)
NHL's stars need some attention Jan 27, 2008
"Eric Lindros and I were down in Fort Lauderdale doing some business and went out to dinner," Kelly said of the former NHL star. "We watched the first two periods of the Bruins-Ottawa game at a steakhouse and went back to the hotel sports bar, where they had six different events on, to see the rest. "We asked the bartender, 'Can you put on the last period of the hockey game. (The Palm Beach Post)
3-goal spree overwhelms Panthers Jan 17, 2008
"If my memory is right, there was a lot of hitting," said forward Radek Dvorak, a member of the Panthers teams in the late 1990s that waged some memorable battles against Eric Lindros and the physical Flyers. "I remember those games because I was hit a lot.". (The Palm Beach Post)
The most eye-opening number in this record NHL deal is not the $124M price. Jan 13, 2008
Of course, I said the same thing 13 years ago about Eric Lindros. The strike-shortened campaign of 1994-95 was Lindros' third with the Flyers. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
A little help, please Dec 30, 2007
But as Bobby Clarke said about Eric Lindros at the 2004 NHL draft, "Who'd want him?". or (919) 829-8947. (News & Observer -- Sports)
2007 Year in review Dec 30, 2007
Eric Lindros retires and Brett Hull becomes a co-general manager in Dallas. GOLF. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Five to watch Dec 26, 2007
With the exception of Wayne Gretzky, Eric Lindros and Sidney Crosby, not many 16- or 17-year-old Canadians have been go-to players at the world junior hockey championship. Joe Thornton, Jason Spezza, Scott Niedermayer and Paul Kariya were all used sparingly in their debuts. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
When backyard dreams melt Dec 24, 2007
The rink was my getaway, my little bit of heaven, Eric Lindros wrote in his autobiography of the backyard rink his father, Carl, built each winter in London, Ont. If ever I had a problem in school I would get out onto the rink and blow it off. (Globe and Mail -- National)
The real Next One? Dec 16, 2007
The label was passed among players like Eric Lindros and Sidney Crosby. Even the American Phil Kessel heard it, as did Russia's Alex Ovechkin, but the Next One almost inevitably has to be Canadian. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Brind'Amour nets shootout winner in Hurricanes' win over Flyers Dec 16, 2007
He is the first Flyers player to record two hat tricks in the same week since Eric Lindros did it in back-to-back games against Florida and Montreal on March 18-20, 1995. "The puck's kind of following me right now," Lupul said. (The Daily Reflector)
NHL: Tuesday roundup Dec 13, 2007
Lupul had the first six-point game for a Flyer since Eric Lindros in March 1997. The Flyers improved to 3-0 this season against their Atlantic Division rival, a needed turnaround after an 0-8 mark against the Penguins last year. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Lupul, Umberger notch hat tricks in Flyers rout Dec 12, 2007
Lupul had the first six-point game for a Flyer since Eric Lindros on March 1, 1997, against Toronto. The Flyers also had two players with a hat trick in the same game for the first time since Tim Kerr and Dave Poulin each had three goals against the Islanders on Dec. 18, 1986. (MSNBC -- Sports)
NHL roundup: Pair of hat tricks lift Flyers over Penguins Dec 12, 2007
Lupul had the first six-point game for a Flyer since Eric Lindros on March 1, 1997, against Toronto. The Flyers improved to 2-1 this season against their Atlantic Division rival, a needed turnaround after an 0-8 mark against the Penguins last year. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
NEXT GRETZKY A 17-year-old is the latest to wear that tag Dec 2, 2007
" But being put in the same sentence as Gretzky in this hockey-worshiping country is never easy. Since the Great One dominated the game and rewrote the NHL's record books in the '80s and '90s, the country has searched for the Next One. The label was passed among players like Eric Lindros and Sidney Crosby. Even the American Phil Kessel heard it, as did Russia's Alex Ovechkin, but the Next One almost inevitably has to be Canadian. So it gets handed to players like Alexandre Daigle, who was the... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Bryzgalov isn't without a job for long -- he's now a Coyote Nov 18, 2007
Add Simon Gagne to the list of prominent Flyers felled by the serious injury, a group that includes former captains Eric Lindros and Keith Primeau. It took two bouts of dizziness and other symptoms for the determination to be made Wednesday that Gagne sustained at least one concussion, if not two. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Stevens, Messier head Hockey Hall of Fame class Nov 13, 2007
TORONTO - Scott Stevens won the Stanley Cup three times with the New Jersey Devils, and any highlight reel of the bruising, rock-jawed defenseman usually will include repeated shots of him lowering the boom on all customers, be they big (Eric Lindros) or small (Paul Kariya). To be on the receiving end of a crushing Stevens check was nasty business. (Boston Globe)
Eric Lindros: Almost the 'Next one' Nov 13, 2007
Eric Lindros officially retired on November 8 ... Eric Lindros' NHL odyssey is a story of promise unfulfilled. (USA Today -- Sports)
Lindros appointed to NHLPA's new ombudsman position Nov 12, 2007
TORONTO (AP) -Eric Lindros became the NHL Players' Association's new ombudsman Sunday, three days after he retired from the sport. As ombudsman, a position created under the recently ratified NHLPA constitution, Lindros will serve as a non-voting member of the executive board and will supervise and coordinate the activities of the divisional player representative program. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Capsule look: Messier leads Hall of Fame's Class of '07 Nov 12, 2007
His 1995 hit on the Detroit Red Wings' turned around the Stanley Cup Finals for the New Jersey Devils, and he gave Eric Lindros his sixth concussion in 2000. A brawler and scorer with the Washington Capitals, he became a shutdown artist while winning three Cups with the Devils. (USA Today -- Sports)
Mickelson wins HSBC in three-way playoff Nov 12, 2007
Eric Lindros became the NHL Players Association s new ombudsman, three days after he retired from the sport. As ombudsman, a position created under the recently ratified NHLPA constitution, Lindros will serve as a non-voting member of the executive board and will supervise and coordinate the activities of the divisional player representative program. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Waddell visits with another GM who pulls double duty Nov 10, 2007
At 34, former NHL star Eric Lindros announced his retirement Thursday. Thrashers captain Bobby Holik played with Lindros in New York and said it was impossible for Lindros to ever reach the expectations placed on him early in his career. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Thursday's Sports In Brief Nov 10, 2007
HOCKEY Former NHL MVP Eric Lindros retired in his hometown, ending a career derailed by a series of concussions and other injuries. LONDON, Ontario (AP). (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Stern warns Seattle over arena funding Nov 9, 2007
Hockey Lindros makes it official: He's done Former NHL MVP Eric Lindros officially announced his retirement, ending a career derailed by concussions and other injuries. Lindros, 34, scored 372 goals and had 865 points and 1,398 penalty minutes in 760 games for Philadelphia, Toronto, the New York Rangers, and Dallas. (Boston Globe)
Though injuries limited him to an average of 58 games a season, Eric Lindros still managed to average 1.4 points per game. Nov 9, 2007
Eric Lindros was still a fine player, if not the Next One ... Eric Lindros: the size of the man and his talent promised great things before controversy and injury took their toll ... four seconds into his career playing against men, an 18-year-old Eric Lindros hit MacInnis with a check that gave the onlookers a bigger jolt than any take-out double-double of Tim Horton's coffee. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NHL)
Eric Lindros retired on Thursday Nov 9, 2007
After landing in the NHL in 1992, Eric Lindros spent his best seasons in a Flyers uniform. John Biever/SI. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NHL)
Eric Lindros Retires After 13 Seasons Nov 9, 2007
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Lindros hangs 'em up Nov 9, 2007
The Associated Press LONDON, ONTARIO - Former NHL MVP Eric Lindros retired Thursday in his hometown, ending a career derailed by a series of concussions and other injuries ... Eric Lindros won the Hart Trophy in 1995 and led the Philadelphia Flyers to the Stanley Cup finals in 1997. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Hornish leaves Indy for spot in NASCAR Nov 9, 2007
Former NHL MVP Eric Lindros retired, ending a career derailed by a series of injuries. Lindros, 34, played in 760 games for Philadelphia, Toronto, the New York Rangers and Dallas. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Lindros retires; union job next? Nov 9, 2007
Eric Lindros Announces Retirement After 13 NHL Seasons ... "I will miss the day-to-day activity of being a member of a team and the camaraderie that I developed with my teammates will never be forgotten. Burnside: Long, Strange Trip For someone who embodied the epitomy of a self-involved player for much of his career, Eric Lindros' turnabout in announcing he hopes to serve his brotherhood of former players is strange, perhaps even sad, in that it took retirement to accomplish the ideal. "I... (ESPN -- NHL)
After 13 Years, Lindros Retires From NHL Nov 9, 2007
LONDON, Ontario -- After 13 years in the NHL, Eric Lindros announced his retirement on Thursday. The 34-year-old spent last season with the Dallas Stars, scoring a career-low five goals with 21 assists in 49 games. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Kewanee woman’s son-in-law named to head NHLPA Nov 8, 2007
Hundreds of potential candidates were screened before the unanimous recommendation of Kelly by a selection committee which included professional hockey players Mike Cammalleri of the L. A. Kings, Chris Chelios of the Detroit Red Wings, Shawn Horcoff of the Edmonton Oilers, Eric Lindros of the UFA and Robyn Reghr of the Calgary Flames. Kelly replaces Ted Saskin, who was brought down by a scandal over snooping into players e-mails. (Kewanee Star Courier, IL)
Lindros to retire Thursday, report says Nov 7, 2007
Ronald Martinez / Getty Images fileEric Lindros, 34, has scored 372 goals and 865 points in 760 games during 14 injury-plagued seasons ... Eric Lindros is expected to announce his retirement Thursday after 13 seasons in the NHL, according to a report. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Report: Former NHL MVP Eric Lindros expected to retire Nov 7, 2007
Eric Lindros is expected to announce his retirement Thursday after 13 seasons in the NHL, according to a report. The 34-year-old forward played for the Dallas Stars last season and became an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season. (International Herald Tribune)
NHL Roundup: Senators' 5-1 victory continues torrid start Nov 7, 2007
Eric Lindros, 34, will make his retirement official today in his hometown of London, Ontario, several news organizations reported yesterday. ESPN hockey analyst Barry Melrose apologized for negative remarks about the area around the New Jersey Devils' new arena in Newark. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Nebraska's Callahan will not resign Nov 7, 2007
Eric Lindros, 34, is expected to announce his retirement from the NHL tomorrow, a source told the Canadian Press. Lindros was heavily involved with the NHLPA's search for an executive director and is expected to stay on with the union now that Paul Kelly has been hired. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Show stopped on Broadway Oct 28, 2007
Early rumors out of Toronto have the ready-to-retire Eric Lindros poised to be the ombudsman. While they're at it, the PA should also appoint an ombudsman to work between the players and media - a vital connection that players, owners, and administrators (team and league) often fail to embrace and only rarely understand. (Boston Globe)
John Tavares to Toronto? It could happen -- if Leafs GM John Ferguson has his way. Oct 27, 2007
Of course, a draft-eligible player has forced a team's hand before -- John Elway, Eric Lindros, Eli Manning. But it would really be intriguing if a player could force the hand of every team. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NHL)
NHLPA nominates attorney Kelly to be next leader Oct 16, 2007
The five-player search committee, consisting of Eric Lindros, Chris Chelios, Mike Cammalleri, Shawn Horcoff and Robyn Regehr, got help from Chicago search firm Reilly Partners and interviewed a long list of candidates before narrowing it to three. NFL Players Association lawyer Richard Berthelsen, and Bill Gregson, president and CEO of sports store chain Forzani Group, were the other finalists with Kelly. (MSNBC -- Sports)
NHL notebook Oct 16, 2007
A group led by Chris Chelios, Eric Lindros and Duane Roloson contended Saskin had been improperly hired without a search committee and had violated numerous clauses of the NHLPA constitution. After 18 months of discord, the dissident group managed to remove the former licensing lawyer from the $2-million-a-year job - a job Saskin had awarded to himself in 2005. (Canada.com)
Captain Sidney Crosby takes over Penguins helm on heels of MVP season Oct 5, 2007
Facing the most attention and anticipation since Eric Lindros entered the NHL in 1992, Crosby rushed in and put up 39 goals and 102 points in a season that would've good enough to capture top rookie honors in most years. Alex Ovechkin edged him for the award by scoring 52 goals and 106 points for Washington. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
NHL 2007-08 Season Preview Sep 30, 2007
But years of bad hockey yielded a series of high draft choices that netted talents like Mats Sundin, Owen Nolan and Eric Lindros, the latter of whom was traded to Philadelphia for a staggering package of players and prospects, including Peter Forsberg. "They got all the draft picks and eventually, things just turned around," Recchi said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Dave Molinari's 2007-08 NHL capsules Sep 30, 2007
Key departures: LW Matthew Barnaby, D Jon Klemm, C Eric Lindros, LW Ladislav Nagy, D Darryl Sydor. Overview: Lack of scoring could keep Stars on the sidelines next spring, despite an excellent defense corps. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
eBay Canada Combines Heart-Pounding Adventure and Heart-Warming Causes with "Thrillanthropy" Aug 30, 2007
Auction packages includes exclusive meet and greets and the opportunity to play a game with NFL star Steve Young, NHL star Eric Lindros, or the PGA's VIP player. Ducks Unlimited A non-profit organization committed to conserving Canada's wetlands, Ducks Unlimited auction packages include a brand new 350 Yamaha ATV outdoorsman and hockey jackets signed by NHL greats Guy Lafleur, Darryl Sittler and Bobby Hull. (Canada Newswire)
Key Pacific figures (clockwise from top): Mathieu Schneider, Joe Thornton, Mike Modano, Wayne Gretzky and Jack Johnson. Aug 25, 2007
FRESH FACES Brad Winchester (UFA, Edm), Todd Fedoruk (UFA, Phi) BACK IN THE FOLD Sergei Zubov, Stu Barnes, Mike Ribeiro, Joel Lundqvist, Antti Miettinen, Junior Lessard GONE Darryl Sydor (UFA, Pit), Ladislav Nagy (UFA, Kings), Jon Klemm (UFA, LA), Patrik Stefan (UFA, Switzerland), Dan Ellis (Nas), Matthew Barnaby (expected to retire) YET TO SIGN Eric Lindros, Jussi Jokinen. Offseason Evaluation. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NHL)
More of this story Aug 23, 2007
In May, he was drafted by the Kitchener Rangers of the Ontario Hockey League which has produced such NHL stars as Eric Lindros and Jason Spezza with the 69th overall pick. But Morin said it wasn't for him. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Just weeks after trying to snatch Thomas Vanek from the Sabres, the Oilers signed Dustin Penner to a $21.25M offer sheet. Jul 28, 2007
It wasn't that long ago that Eric Lindros was described as NHL-ready when he was just 15. He might have been, but it's hard to imagine he'd have been better off for entering the league that early. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NHL)
First Canadian elected to head U.S.-based Sports Lawyers Association Jul 23, 2007
His individual clients have included 45 professional hockey players, including two players who were the first overall NHL draft picks (Eric Lindros in 1991 and Rick Nash in 2001), NASCAR driver Kathryn Teasdale, wrestler Bret "The Hitman" Hart, Olympic snow-boarder Tara Teigan, and gymnast Elfi Schlegel. Teams he has represented include the Toronto Blue Jays, Toronto Raptors, and the Toronto Argonauts. (Canada Newswire)
SN: Lindros needs to hang up skates now Jul 20, 2007
Eric Lindros, left, is an unrestricted free agent ... But in the case of Eric Lindros, retirement shouldn't be a consideration ... He was a shell of Eric Lindros, center of the Flyers' Legion of Doom line. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Lindros focused on union work, not playing Jul 19, 2007
TORONTO - Eric Lindros is concentrating on his work with the NHL Players Association these days, keeping his NHL playing career on hold. So will the 34-year-old play again next season. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Predators losing Kariya Jun 29, 2007
The players are Detroit Red Wings defenseman Chris Chelios, Mike Cammalleri of the Los Angeles Kings, Shawn Horcoff of the Edmonton Oilers, Eric Lindros of the Dallas Stars and Robyn Regehr of the Calgary Flames. BRIEFLY: The Calgary Flames re-signed center Wayne Primeau to a three-year contract and signed defenseman David Hale to a one-year deal. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Mark Messier, Francis, Stevens, McInnis Are Elected to Hockey Hall of Fame Jun 29, 2007
Stevens was better known for hard, open-ice hits like the one that knocked out Philadelphia's Eric Lindros in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals in 2000. He won the Conn Smythe Trophy that year as the playoff MVP.. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Leafs could sure use Muckler Jun 19, 2007
He has whiffed on Raycroft, on Jeff O'Neill, on Owen Nolan, on Ed Belfour, on Eric Lindros, on Brian McCabe and Pavel Kubina's monster contracts, and, as Muckler once predicted, on the entire post-lockout NHL. He has cobbled together a middle-of-the-road operation, and the Maple Leafs have missed the playoff twice in a row, if only by a total of three lousy points. Ferguson's chief accomplishment was probably wrestling the franchise away from Pat Quinn, and putting a once-fractious organization... (National Post)
Tavares named CHL's top player May 27, 2007
" Tavares has amassed 117 goals and 94 assists in 132 career OHL games. The six-foot, 183-pound forward isn't eligible for the NHL draft until 2009. Tavares was chosen the CHL's MVP ahead of finalists Kris Russell, a defenceman with the Western Hockey League's Medicine Hat Tigers and forward Mathieu Perrault of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League's Acadie-Bathurst Titan. Previous winners of the award include Sidney Crosby, Brad Richards, Eric Lindros and Mario Lemieux. "To see my name on an... (CBC News)
HKN 2006 Dallas Stars Roster May 25, 2007
Published Friday, May 25, 2007. By The Associated Press. (The Ledger)
Press Pass a collecting trendsetter May 12, 2007
Others in the set are Brett Hull and Mike Modano ($150 each), Mats Sundin, Pavel Bure and Eric Lindros ($100 each); and Doug Gilmour, Theo Fleury, Ray Bourque and John Vanbiesbrouck ($80) each. Upper Deck used the exact same style for its initial baseball, foot ball and hockey game-used jersey cards. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Lehtonen back in action - and still quotable May 1, 2007
Dallas: Krys Barch, LW, 27; Matthew Barnaby, RW, 34; Stu Barnes, C, 37; Jon Klemm, D, 37; Eric Lindros, C, 34; Ladislav Nagy, LW, 28; Patrik Stefan, C, 27; Darryl Sydor, D, 35. Detroit: Todd Bertuzzi, RW, 32; Kyle Calder, LW, 28; Chris Chelios, D, 45; Dominik Hasek, G, 42; Robert Lang, C, 36; Josh Langfeld, RW, 29; Kirk Maltby, RW, 34; Danny Markov, D, 30; Mathieu Schneider, D, 38. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Stars survive Apr 20, 2007
Notes: Stars forward Eric Lindros returned after missing the last 20 games with a groin injury, with Antti Miettinen sitting out to make room. Dallas LW Jussi Jokinen did not make the trip to Vancouver after suffering an upper body injury in Game 4 and was replaced by Eriksson. (MSNBC -- Sports)
