Eric Lindros - Biography

Last Editor: gigantera				Eric Lindros Biography -   Name : Eric Lindros Date of birth : 28 February 1973 Place of birth : London, Ontario, Canada Birth name : Eric Bryan Lindros Nickname : The Big E Height : 6' 4

Eric Lindros Trivia -

Traded From The Philadelphia Flyers to the New York Rangers for Jan Hlavac, Kim Johnsson, Pavel Brendl and a conditional draft choice. [August 20, 2001] Traded From The Quebec Nordiques to the Philadelphia Flyers for Peter Forsberg, Ron Hextall, Mike Ricci, Chris Simon, Kerry Huffman, two first round draft picks in 1993 (Jocelyn Thibault) & 1994 (Nolan Baumgartner) and cash [June 30, 1992] Captained the Philadelphia Flyers to the 1997 Stanley Cup Finals Drafted 1st overall by the Quebec Nordiques in 1991 Got baby pacifiers thrown at him in his first visit to the Colisée in Quebec City. Growing up, his childhood hero was current teammate Mark Messier Has been twice traded to the New York Rangers, the first trade was deemed invalid by the commissioner He has had eight concussions in his career On Feb 24th 2002 - ( Won a GOLD Medal for the 2002 Olympics in Sault Lake City ) - Canada (5) vs. U.S.A (2) On Jan 23rd 2002 - ( 700 points mark ) On March 2nd 2002 - (13th career hat trick against his former team, the Philadelphia Flyers) On November 18th 2001 - (12th career hat trick against the Atlanta Thrashers) Particiated & Represented Canada in the Winter Olympics three (3) times (1991-1992, 1997-1998, 2002-2003) Won a silver medal with Canada at the 1996 World Cup of Hockey Canada's top scorer at the 1993 World Hockey Championship Won a silver medal with Canada at the 1992 Winter Olympics Winner of Hart Memorial Trophy in as NHL's Most Valuable Player (1994-1995) A finalist for the Hart Trophy in 1996 Had the Honor to be Canada's captain at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano On November 18th 2001 - (12th career hat trick against the Atlanta Thrashers) Played with the Oshawa Generals of the OHL Sparked controversy at the 1991 NHL Entry Draft by refusing to put on the Quebec Nordiques jersey. Also did the same with the OHL's Salut-Ste-Marie Greyhounds of the OHL, both times he was traded at his dad's request The original trade to the New York Rangers that would have sent Eric Lindros to the Rangers was Lindros for Doug Weight, Tony Amonte, Alexei Kovalev, John Vanbiesbrouck and three first round draft picks (1993, 1994 & 1995). The deal was ruled invalid by an arbitrator who awarded Lindros to Philadelphia. Tied With Jaromir Jagr for the 1995 Art Ross Trophy, Jagr won in a tie-breaker due to the Goal-assist ratio Winner of the 1995 Hart Trophy and Lester B. Pearson Award Served as captain of the Philadelphia Flyers from September 4, 1994 to March 27, 2000, then the captaincy was turned over to Eric Desjardins as a result of a conflict with Flyers management. Six (6) NHL All-Star Appearances - Winner of the Bobby Clark Trophy as team's MVP four (4) times. One of only five players to play three times for Canada at the World Junior Hockey Championship (1991,1992,1993), winning gold medals in 1993 and 1991. Ranks fifth on the Philadelphia Flyers''all-time scoring list with 659 points. Named to the NHL All--Rookie Team in 1993. Fifth fastest to reach 500 points (in 352 games) in NHL history. In the shortened 1994--1995 season,he finished tied as the top scorer in the NHL with 70 points. Winner of Lester B. Pearson Award as outstanding player in the NHL, as voted by the players (1994-1995). Fourth best in NHL history in points-per-game average with 1.4 (rounded off). Scored the Flyers only successful playoff penalty shot in team history, which was awarded to him on May 11, 1997 Eric beat Sabres goaltender Steve Shields. The Hockey News/Mennen NHL Most Valuable Player (1994-1995). The Hockey News/Louisville Player of the Year (1994-1995). 1993 World Championship Tournament and he led the tourney in scoring with 17 points (11 G, 6 A) in 8 games, earning himself Best Forward of the Tournament Honors. Sporting News Player of the Year (1994-1995). Named the most powerful and most influential individual hockey player today and 8th all-time by The Hockey News (1998-1999). Made the NHL's Second All-Star Team, The Hockey News' Second All-Star Team, and The Hockey News Reader's Choice Second All-Star Team (1995-1996). Made the NHL's First All-Star Team, The Hockey News' First All-Star Team, and The Sporting News First All-Star Team (1994-1995). Older brother of 'Brett Lindros' Dated Kate Hudson.

Eric Lindros Detailed Biography -

Eric Lindros (born February 28, 1973 in London, Ontario, Canada) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player, who currently is an unrestricted free agent. Lindros played for the Oshawa Generals of the Ontario Hockey League for three seasons from 1989 to 1992. During that time, he scored 97 goals and had 119 assists in 95 games played. He attended St. Michael's College School in Toronto with his brother and fellow hockey player, Brett. Lindros was selected #1 overall by the Quebec Nordiques in the 1991 NHL Entry Draft. Lindros, however, refused to play for the Nordiques. He played for the Philadelphia Flyers from 1992 to 2000, most of the time as the team's captain. A large presence at over 6 feet 3 inches (1.9 m) tall and 230 pounds (104 kg), he plays aggressively with plenty of forechecking. Due to injury, Lindros did not play in the 2000-2001 NHL season. He joined the New York Rangers for the 2001-2002 season. On January 29, 2004, Lindros sustained his eighth career concussion and, since then, has been sidelined with his career in the NHL in doubt. On February 24, he was given permission by a doctor to resume training, however, two doctors have suggested Lindros retire.