Lindros officially announced his retirement on November 8, 2007, in London at the age of 34. ", "My decision to retire from professional hockey is something that I have been considering for some time and did not come easily. He had surgery on the wrist at the Hand and Upper Limb Centre in London, Ontario, two days after the game. Since Lindros … [3] Lindros and his family currently reside in Toronto. Later that night, the teammate he was sharing a hotel room with, Keith Jones, discovered Lindros lying in a tub, pale and cold. On March 6, 2008, the Generals retired his jersey number 88, the second number to be retired by the franchise, and it was declared Eric Lindros Day in Oshawa.[11]. —, "Yes, based on his ability to play the game and based on his contributions as a player, I think you have to separate all the crap that went on. Former NHL All-Star who spent eight years with the Philadelphia Flyers. Lindros refused to report and went back to Oshawa to play another season of junior instead. Nevertheless, the Nordiques chose Eric anyway. Fourth-fastest player in NHL history to score 400 points (277 games) behind Wayne Gretzky (197), Mario Lemieux (240) and Peter Šťastný (247); Fifth-fastest player in NHL history to score 500 points (352 games) behind Wayne Gretzky (234), Mario Lemieux (287), Peter Šťastný (322) and, Sixth-fastest player in NHL history to score 600 points (429 games) behind Wayne Gretzky (273), Mario Lemieux (323), Peter Šťastný (394), Mike Bossy (400) and, "Right now my focus is the 'PA work, I'm not really concerned about the rest of it. The legislation was privately sponsored by Nepean-Carleton MPP Lisa MacLeod. [13], On June 30, 1992, 11 days after the draft, arbitrator Larry Bertuzzi ruled in favour of the Flyers. Explore {{searchView.params.phrase}} by color family {{familyColorButtonText(colorFamily.name)}} Once more details are available on who he is dating, we will update this section. He attended Monarch Park and later North Toronto Collegiate in Toronto. Family. While he didn't elaborate, he said, "I was not going to play for that individual--period."[12]. Lindros had been involved with the organization throughout his career. On October 17, Lindros was inducted into the Ontario Sports Hall of Fame where he credited the quality facilities in London, Ontario, his coaches, and his parents for his success. [2] In 2016 Lindros was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. His performance improved in the following season. ERIC LINDROS--AGE: 19. [22] He would play in 49 regular season games collecting 26 points, and three games in the 2007 playoffs. ", "He had it all: size, strength and finesse, It is unfortunate injuries cut his time in the NHL short, but he had a great career and left his mark on the game." With his imposing physical strength and playmaking ability, Lindros established himself as the top player on a Flyers team that had perennially been in contention but always fell short. Lindros captured the Hart Memorial Trophy as the league MVP and Lester B. Pearson Award as the most outstanding player after the lockout-shortened 1994–95 season. [14] The trade with the Rangers had the Nordiques receiving Tony Amonte, Alexei Kovalev, John Vanbiesbrouck, Doug Weight, three first-round picks (in 1993, 1994 and 1996) and $12 million. [6], The oldest son of Carl Lindros and Bonnie Roszell-Lindros,[32] Lindros has Swedish heritage. [citation needed]. [24], On November 11, 2007, three days after his retirement, the National Hockey League Players' Association (NHLPA) appointed Lindros to the newly created position of NHLPA ombudsman. [8], Lindros refused to sign with the Sault Ste. Bobby Clarke eventually traded Lindros to the New York Rangers on August 20, 2001, in exchange for Jan Hlaváč, Kim Johnsson, Pavel Brendl and a 2003 third-round draft choice (Štefan Ružička). His time in Philadelphia would see him score points (for much of his first five seasons in the NHL, Lindros hovered around fourth all-time in points per game) and become one of the most feared and dominating players in the NHL. The Lindros family informed the Quebec Nordiques, who held the first overall selection in 1991, that should they choose Eric, he would not report, citing the lack of marketing potential and language challenges. [12] Despite this, the team selected him anyway. The Eric Lindros suds-spitting, hip-hopping, beer-it-all courtroom trial got more coverage in the Canadian media than the death of Arthur Ashe. Eric Bryan Lindros was born on 28 February … He then signed with the Toronto Maple Leafs for the 2005–06 season before finishing his career in 2006–07 with the Dallas Stars. The name "Lindros" means "rose of the linden tree." He is the oldest son of Carl and Bonnie Lindros. We will continue to update information on Eric Lindros’s parents. The Generals returned to the Robertson Cup finals, facing Sault Ste. [9], He played parts of three seasons for the Generals from 1990 to 1992. Clarke then stripped Lindros of the captaincy for his actions. Lindros was traded to the Oshawa Generals instead, and when they played the Greyhounds, some Greyhound players wore black armbands in protest of Lindros' refusal to play for their team. In the Finals, however, the Flyers were swept in four games by the Detroit Red Wings; Lindros' only goal came with 14 seconds left in the third period of Game 4. The 1999–2000 season would be Lindros' last as a Flyer. Nordiques owner Marcel Aubut publicly announced that they would make Lindros the centrepiece of their franchise turnaround, and refused to trade Lindros, saying that the only way he would play in the NHL would be in a Nordiques uniform. It's just frustrating. His great-grandfather Axel immigrated to Canada from Bredaryd, a small village in Sweden, and Eric is the third generation of the Lindros family to be born in Canada. The name "Lindros" means "Rose of the Linden tree". He stated that the real reason was he did not respect Marcel Aubut and criticized on how he would never play for him. [19][20] Lindros would suffer a second concussion in January 1999 that sidelined him for two games. Browse 1,993 eric lindros stock photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more stock photos and images. He scored over 40 goals in each of his first two seasons and won the Hart Memorial Trophy as MVP in the lockout-shortened season of 1995 after scoring 29 goals and 41 assists in 46 games and leading the Flyers to their first playoff appearance in six years. He refused to play for the Nordiques and was eventually traded to the Philadelphia Flyers in June 1992 in exchange for a package of players and draft picks including Peter Forsberg. Marie Greyhounds after being drafted from St. Michael's. They are close friends with Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell, with both families owning a cottage on Lake Rosseau in Muskoka, Ontario. The son of Carl Lindros and Bonnie Roszell-Lindros, Brett has Swedish heritage. ", Throughout his career, Lindros has been tagged with various other nicknames, including "The Big E." The hype around Lindros during his early career led to an exclusive deal with sports card manufacturer Score. [17] At the time they picked him, the Nordiques had finished dead last in the league for three years in a row. Lindros began his National Hockey League (NHL) career with the Flyers during the 1992–93 season. Lindros sat out the remainder of the regular season and suffered another concussion while rehabilitating for a return to the lineup. On June 20, 1992, Eric Lindros was traded by the Quebec Nordiques to the Philadelphia Flyers and New York Rangers. Eric Lindros apologizes for the mess as he walks past the three baby car seats at the door and pushes a child’s toy out of the way with his foot. Lindros' father wrote the Flyers a letter in which he stated that if the trainer had followed team orders, Eric would be dead, a statement supported by the doctors who treated him in Nashville. [14] Bertuzzi determined that the Flyers and Nordiques had agreed to a trade 80 minutes before the Rangers and Nordiques had reached their agreement. In Game 7 of the series, Lindros was coming over the blue line with his head down, when Devils defenseman Scott Stevens lowered his shoulder into Lindros knocking him unconscious and suffering yet another concussion. His hard-nosed style caused him to miss significant time with injuries, and he had many problems with concussions. But the last couple of years have been pretty frustrating in terms of not getting through without being injury-free. Join Facebook to connect with Eric Lindros and others you may know. [25] Lindros cut ties with the NHLPA, however, on February 3, 2009, resigning as ombudsman after 15 months on the job. [3][4] In 2017 he was named one of the '100 Greatest NHL Players' in history. In 2012, he married Kina Lamarche. He was able to get off the ice with help from teammates. [31], On January 18, 2018, the Flyers retired Lindros' no. Family: He is the oldest son of Carl and Bonnie Lindros. Though 2002–03 was the first injury-free season of his career, he struggled to match his previous season, scoring just 53 points in 81 games. [28] Later MacLeod revealed she knew of rumours relating to alleged sexual misconduct by Patrick Brown, then Ontario Progressive Conservative leader. [15] Since the Flyers used the 1992 pick to select Ryan Sittler and Quebec had no interest in Sittler, the Flyers and Nordiques had to agree on a substitution for the pick. Bobby Clarke vs. Eric Lindros: When family members get involved, it makes a feud all the juicier. [30], In a 2017 interview on French Canadian television, he opened up about his time being drafted by the Nordiques. He has a son named Carl. He changed his game save his body and his career, becoming more of a perimeter player and shying away from the … Internationally, Lindros represented Canada at the World Junior Championships three times (1990, 1991 and 1992), winning gold medals in 1990 and 1991. [10] During that time, he scored 180 goals, 200 assists, 380 points and had 437 penalty minutes in 157 games played. Lindros was selected first overall by the Quebec Nordiques in the 1991 NHL Entry Draft. [33] They have three children: Carl Pierre, and twins Sophie and Ryan. Like many famous people and celebrities, Eric Lindros keeps his personal life private. 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Both Eric and his younger brother Brett (Eric in 1988–89) played for the Metro Junior "B" St. Michael's Buzzers before moving up to the OHL. But Jones insisted that Lindros be taken to a nearby hospital and it was discovered Lindros had a collapsed lung caused by internal bleeding of his chest wall. We will continue to update details on Eric Lindros’s family. [15] The Flyers, believing they had consummated their deal with the Nordiques first, filed a complaint and the NHL announced an independent arbitrator would be appointed. He is Canada's all-time points leader at the World Junior Championships with 31 points, five points ahead of Jordan Eberle and Brayden Schenn. On August 11, 2005, after the NHL labour dispute had cancelled the 2004–05 season, Lindros signed a one-year, $1.55 million contract with the Maple Leafs for the 2005–06 season. This kept him out for three games, and his productivity also declined to 73 points in 77 games. He later stated that he had no problem with Quebec City or the people, stating that his wife is French Canadian. Lindros helped lead the Generals to the 1990 J. Ross Robertson Cup, and a 1990 Memorial Cup victory. In 2012 Lindros married Kina Lamarche, a native Quebecer and former president of the North American wing of Travelex. The Journal de Montreal reported that Eric Lindros got married on Nov. 24 and get this: the wedding was held in Montreal. Lindros' play made him the most highly valued amateur player in North America and he was often nicknamed "The Next One", a reference to Wayne Gretzky's moniker "The Great One. It really truly was. He refused to accept a two-way qualifying offer with a minor league provision from the Flyers, who still owned his rights. [3], On January 14, 2017, Lindros reunited with his former "Legion of Doom" linemates John LeClair and Mikael Renberg to play in the 50th Anniversary Alumni game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Philadelphia Flyers. At the end of the interview, he was given the Nordiques igloo and fleur-de-lys jersey at last, 26 years after the saga began. Lindros led the Flyers to the 1997 Stanley Cup Finals, handily defeating the Pittsburgh Penguins, Buffalo Sabres and the New York Rangers in five games apiece. The hockey star Eric Lindros’s height is well proportioned with the rest of his body measurements. His great grandfather Axel immigrated to Canada from Bredaryd, Sweden, and Brett is the third generation of the Lindros family to be born in Canada. He played junior hockey in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) for the Oshawa Generals prior to being chosen first overall in the 1991 NHL Entry Draft by the Quebec Nordiques. Having suffered his second concussion of the season (fourth overall) in March, Lindros criticized the team's trainers for failing to diagnose a concussion as he played with symptoms following a hit he suffered in a game against the Boston Bruins two weeks prior. He played alongside Mark Recchi on the Philadelphia Flyers. [34], CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (. The Flyers lost Game 7, 2–1 and the series despite leading three games to one, and Lindros became a restricted free agent during the off-season. Added Clarke about Lindros' eight years in Philadelphia: "...Those of us who spent most of our life in the Flyers' organization are really proud of Eric." The Flyers-Lindros family reunion has been in the works for the better part of a decade now, beginning with Lindros being welcomed back for the Alumni Game as part of the festivities surrounding the 2012 Winter Classic at Citizens Bank Park. Being born on 1st January 1973, Eric Lindros is 47 years old. Greyhounds owner Phil Esposito had drafted him anyway, enabling Esposito to sell his share in the team at a higher price. He dominated the Ontario Hockey League, winning the 1990 Robertson Cup and 1990 Memorial Cup. Particularly when he played for the Flyers, it was just outstanding, dominant hockey — the first of the huge, big men with small man's skill." Prior to being drafted in 1991, Lindros captured the Red Tilson Trophy as the Most Outstanding Player in the OHL, and also was named the CHL Player of the Year. Breakaways. He again became an unrestricted free agent after the season. The Greyhounds upset the heavily favoured defending champions in a six-game series, winning the last game on home ice. He recorded a career high of 36 goals and 65 assists. In the 2003-04 campaign, he had a fight with New York Rangers centre Eric Lindros, which resulted in a fracture in his right cheekbone. He and Clarke feuded in the media, with Clarke questioning his toughness; Lindros spent many games on the injured reserve and suffered a series of concussions, the first in 1998 from a hit delivered by Pittsburgh's Darius Kasparaitis that sidelined him for 18 games. I enjoyed myself immensely. During his OHL career, Lindros led the Generals to a Memorial Cup victory in 1990. Eric is the oldest son of Carl Lindros and Bonnie Roszell-Lindros, Eric has Swedish heritage. The name "Lindros" means "rose of the linden tree." After Lindros was cleared to play in December, the Flyers refused to deal his rights to the Toronto Maple Leafs, as he preferred, and Lindros sat out the entire 2000–01 season. — Bobby Clarke, on whether Lindros should be in the, Biographical information and career statistics from, This page was last edited on 4 February 2021, at 23:08. During the 1990–91 season, Lindros won the Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy as top scorer, the Red Tilson Trophy as MVP, the CHL Player of the Year award and the CHL Top Draft Prospect Award. In Olympic play, Lindros represented Canada three times (1992, 1998 and 2002), winning a silver medal in 1992 and gold in 2002. After being drafted by the Nordiques, he refused to play for the team and forced a trade to the Flyers. [16], After Lindros officially became property of the Flyers, he stated that he had been wary of playing for the Nordiques primarily because of what he called a "lack of winning spirit" in the organization. After a 27-game absence, Lindros returned to the Toronto lineup on February 28, 2006, his 33rd birthday, against the Washington Capitals. Lanny McDonald, the chairman of the Hockey Hall of Fame, presented Eric Lindros with his Hall of Fame ring on Friday at the Hall in Toronto. But in the last decade, a new generation of millionaires arrived, buoyed by a hot Toronto economy, a real estate boom and Muskoka's newfound cachet as a retreat for the rich and famous. Nevertheless, the Nordiques chose Eric anyway. Lindros' relationship with Flyers General Manager Bobby Clarke soon deteriorated. In the world of professional sports, there are only so many people that should be considered strictly off limits. [15] Additionally, if Vanbiesbrouck was declared an unrestricted free agent, James Patrick would have replaced him in the deal. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2016. So as the story goes, Rod Brind’Amour’s wife was cheating on him with Eric Lindros. In 2012, he married Kina Lamarche. Article content. Lindros was born in London, Ontario, but grew up in Toronto. He was an exemplary power forward,[1] and averaged more than a point per game. Lindros has one brother, Brett, and one sister, Robin.[32]. Big, rough and only 18, Eric Lindros is poised for NHL stardom, but wants to achieve it on his terms: Sports Illustrated feature from the Sept. 23, 1991 issue. [29], In June 2016, Lindros was announced as one of four appointees to the 2016 Hockey Hall of Fame induction class, joined by the late Pat Quinn, goaltender Rogie Vachon and Russian winger Sergei Makarov. Eric Lindros father’s name is Carl Lindros and mother Bonnie Lindros. This donation supports programs such as the Fowler Kennedy Sport Medicine Clinic, and is one of the largest personal donations by a Canadian sports figure. This was concussion-education legislation named in memory of a teen rugby player from Ottawa who died during a game. Five point games - Lindros had five assists (as well as a goal) vs. the Ottawa Senators on March 10, … I played with the best, I played against the best — it was a blast. Lindros refused to report and went back to Oshawa to play another season of junior instead. His father Carl Lindros received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Western Ontario (where he played football, well enough to be drafted 30th overall by the Canadian Football League's Edmonton Eskimos in the 1970 CFL College Draft), and became a chartered accountant. © FamousBirthdays.com - use subject to the information collection practices disclosed in our Privacy Policy. Eric Lindros Family: wife/partner, kids In 2003–04, Lindros' eighth concussion limited him to just 39 games, though he did collect 32 points. Personal Life. Lindros' mother Bonnie is a registered nurse. The series was one of the more dramatic in OHL history given Lindros's attitude toward the team, with fans from the Soo loudly jeering him every time he touched the puck. In September 1994, Lindros succeeded Kevin Dineen as Flyers captain. He was selected first overall in the 1991 NHL Draft by the Quebec Nordiques, and he led the Flyers to the Stanley Cup Finals in 1997, where they were swept by the Detroit Red Wings. Hockey Night in Canada, CBC, aired November 17, 2007. On December 31, 2011, he played in the 2012 NHL Winter Classic Alumni Game between the New York Rangers and the Philadelphia Flyers. Marie. Attempting to leverage this arrangement as much as possible, he was even featured on a baseball card showing him as a third baseman for the Toronto Blue Jays, although the closest he came to a professional baseball career was taking batting practice one day with the Blue Jays. Eric Lindros’s mother’s name is Bonnie Lindros and his father’s name is Carl Lindros. [13] The Flyers trade had the Nordiques receiving Steve Duchesne, Ron Hextall, Kerry Huffman, Mike Ricci, the rights to Peter Forsberg, the Flyers' first-round pick in 1992 (seventh overall) and 1993 and $15 million. Eric Lindros Wiki Biography. The Lindros family informed the Quebec Nordiques, who held the first overall selection in 1991, that should they choose Eric, he would not report, citing the lack of marketing potential and language challenges. The only player of comparable age was 37th-ranked Jaromír Jágr, who was 26 at the time. In 2001–02, Lindros averaged a little over a point a game with 37 goals and 36 assists for 73 points in 72 games. A great man died in tennis. In 2018 she acknowledged her source had been Lindros. Eric Lindros stands at a height of 193 Centimetre and a body weight of 245 kilogram. They have a son named Carl and twins, Sophie and Ryan. Lindros spent 3 seasons in New York, the first two of which were injury free. 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Detroit Head Coach Scotty Bowman used the finesse-oriented defence pairing of Nicklas Lidström and Larry Murphy against Lindros' Legion of Doom line instead of sending out—as everyone, including the Flyers, expected—Vladimir Konstantinov to engage in a physical confrontation.[18]. Lindros signed a one-year contract for the 2006–07 season with Dallas on July 17, 2006. In August 2001, Lindros joined the New York Rangers via a trade. Along with John LeClair and Mikael Renberg, he played on the dreaded "Legion of Doom" line. [5] Lindros' jersey, #88, was retired by the Flyers in 2018. The last name "Lindros" means "Rose of the Linden tree." Lindros had signaled in advance that he would never play for the Nordiques, citing the ownership. [23], On the day of his retirement, November 8, 2007, it was also announced that Lindros had donated $5 million to the London Health Sciences Centre. Over time, the Lindros family developed a resentment toward the Flyers organization on how to manage the superstar's health following repeated concussions. [14] On July 21, Bertuzzi ruled that Chris Simon and the Flyers' 1994 first-round pick would be added to the trade. In 2012, he married Kina Lamarche. His great-grandfather Axel immigrated to Canada from Bredaryd, a small village in Sweden, and Eric is the third generation of the Lindros family to be born in Canada. They have a son named Carl and twins, Sophie and Ryan. In April 2016 Lindros supported Rowan's Law. His impressive start also led to his seventh and final All-Star selection, but due to an injury he was unable to participate and was replaced by teammate Mike York. [7], As a teenage power forward playing minor hockey, Lindros became nationally famous both for his scoring feats and his ability to physically dominate players older than himself. Lindros Snubs the Nordiques: Did You Know? [26], On May 9, 2010, Lindros, along with his mother Bonnie, supermodel/actress Monika Schnarre and a few other Canadian notables, helped Habitat for Humanity Toronto by recognizing Mother's Day by building homes.[27]. "Looking back, the greatest thing that could ever happened to Eric Lindros was coming to play in Sault St. Marie, just to get the hell away from those parents," Bumbacco said the other day. In 1998, Lindros, at just 25 years of age, was ranked number 54th on The Hockey News' list of the 100 Greatest Hockey Players of all time. His great-grandfather Axel immigrated to Canada from Bredaryd (a small village in Sweden) and Eric is the third generation of the Lindros family … His return was brief, however, as he re-injured his wrist while taking a slapshot in a game against the Ottawa Senators on March 4, effectively ending his season. However, in 2016, he told ESPN that his objection to playing in Quebec was based "solely" on Aubut. 88 is retired", "Pee-Wee players who have reached NHL or WHA", "1990 Score Rookies-Traded: Card #100: Eric Lindros". Snider, angered by the Lindros family's accusation that, through "a lack of proper medical response, Eric's injury was exacerbated," urged a reporter in October to investigate a rumor that the collapsed lung had been caused not by an on-ice hit, but by an auto accident the night before. Eric Lindros finally got the apology he asked for a year ago from talk radio station WIP, 610-AM. View the profiles of people named Eric Lindros. After a steady start to his tenure with Toronto in which he recorded 22 points in 32 games, Lindros suffered a tear of a ligament in his left wrist against the Dallas Stars on December 10, 2005. Eric Bryan Lindros (/ˈlɪndrɒs/; born February 28, 1973) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. Lindros' younger brother Brett played for the New York Islanders and retired early on May 1, 1996, due to post-concussion syndrome. 5. Lindros has also represented Canada's senior team at the World Hockey Championships, leading the squad in scoring at the 1993 tournament. Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Lindros Settlers in United States in the 19th Century Mathilda Lindros, aged 38, who immigrated to the United States, in 1893 Lindros Settlers in United States in the 20th Century Family Life He is the oldest son of Carl and Bonnie Lindros. Lindros ultimately returned for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the New Jersey Devils; he scored the lone goal in a 2–1 Flyers loss. Lindros took a stance no hockey player had ever done while many pointed to his parents, father Carl and mother Bonnie, as the instigators behind the superstar's decisions. In a call to the Flyers, the trainer was told to put Lindros on a plane that was returning to Philadelphia with injured teammate Mark Recchi. Now if true, this breaks all sorts of bro code rules on Lindros’ part. His father Carl Lindros received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Western Ontario (where he played football, well enough to be drafted 30th overall by the Canadian Football League's Edmonton Eski… Arguably one of the most famous cases of all time involved St. Louis Blues teammates Brendan Shanahan and Craig Janney. "If Aubut intended the contact with the Lindros family to be something other than confirmation of the deal, he did not make that point clear to Philadelphia or Lindros' family." The oldest son of Carl Lindros and Bonnie Roszell-Lindros, Lindros has Swedish heritage. He represented Canada in the Olympics three times. At the 1992 NHL Entry Draft, the Nordiques worked out trades involving Lindros with both the Philadelphia Flyers and New York Rangers. [6], As a youth, Lindros played in the 1985 and 1987 Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournaments with the Toronto Marlboros and Toronto Young Nationals minor ice hockey teams, respectively. 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. 88 jersey in a pre-game ceremony at the Wells Fargo Center. During an April 1, 1999, game against the Nashville Predators, Lindros suffered what was diagnosed as a rib injury. The book Fire on Ice, co-written by Randy Starkman and published in October 1991 by HarperCollins, chronicled the life and early hockey career of Lindros. While he awaited a trade, Lindros spent the time playing with the Generals and also participated in the 1992 Winter Olympics, winning a silver medal with Canada. The relationship between the Lindros family and the Flyers soured further after Lindros suffered a collapsed lung on April 1, 1999, in Nashville. But he was not the same Eric Lindros who dominated games and once won the Hart Trophy.

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