MacK_Attack 108 Report post Posted October 24, 2007 At the NHLPA press conference today to introduce Paul Kelly as the new NHLPA Director, Eric Lindros told reporters that he is done as a player and will be looking to be named the Ombudsman for the NHLPA. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted October 24, 2007 That sucks. Always loved the guy, good luck Eric! Hopefully you and Kelly fix up the PA. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Canadian Wings Report post Posted October 24, 2007 :beerbuddy: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edicius 3,269 Report post Posted October 24, 2007 Holy crap, didn't see that coming. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted October 24, 2007 Holy crap, didn't see that coming. Exactly. It seems like this has been reported like 3 or 4 times already in the last month. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted October 24, 2007 At least this means that we won't get him now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted October 24, 2007 Fix the nhl Lindros. Work your way to the top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckloo39 5,686 Report post Posted October 24, 2007 Loved Lindros as a player, I am glad he's retiring, though. Too much danger of permanent injury on the next hit, and just not worth it. He will be great in his new role. Best of luck, Big E. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingslogo19 281 Report post Posted October 25, 2007 Loved Lindros as a player, I am glad he's retiring, though. Too much danger of permanent injury on the next hit, and just not worth it. He will be great in his new role. Best of luck, Big E. Well said Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WingNut 25 5 Report post Posted October 25, 2007 That had been rumored for some time now so no surprise really. He'll go down as the biggest bust in NHL history. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest DetroitIan Report post Posted October 25, 2007 Oh wow. I really did not see that coming. I thought Lindros had a little more left in the tank. All in all, a somewhat disappointing career for a guy who was once touted as the next "great one". And him leading a young Flyers squad to the Stanley Cup Finals in '97. Ever since then, he has never returned to the finals. I would have liked to seen him play one more year. But I guess every player knows when it's time to hang em up. And it was his time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MacK_Attack 108 Report post Posted October 25, 2007 (edited) That had been rumored for some time now so no surprise really. He'll go down as the biggest bust in NHL history. He did win a Hart Trophy and was the most dominate player in the game in the mid-to-late 90s. I don't think he's in Alexandre Daigle territory. Edited October 25, 2007 by MacK_Attack Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted October 25, 2007 He did win a Hart Trophy and was the most dominate player in the game in the mid-to-late 90s. I don't think he's in Alexandre Daigle territory. *waiting for Eva to come and defend Daigle* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nice EH 0 Report post Posted October 25, 2007 I never saw that coming also, but its better for him im sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daniel1 32 Report post Posted October 25, 2007 Well he won a "hart"... but he lost his head, lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scotvm 0 Report post Posted October 25, 2007 That had been rumored for some time now so no surprise really. He'll go down as the biggest bust in NHL history. absolutely ridiculous! im sorry you didnt like the guy but he was a great player........ career numbers 760gp 372g 493a 865p +215 1398pim also over a point per game in th playoffs definitely not a bust Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
interminded 1 Report post Posted October 25, 2007 Good guy. In the end one has to say the expectations (plus his fragile body) was just too much to be "the next one" .. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted October 25, 2007 (edited) Loved Lindros as a player, I am glad he's retiring, though. Too much danger of permanent injury on the next hit, and just not worth it. He will be great in his new role. Best of luck, Big E. Exactly, he's retiring Troy Aikman style. He had a great career while he was in his prime, and its a shame the way it all spiraled down after his initial concussion. That had been rumored for some time now so no surprise really. He'll go down as the biggest bust in NHL history. :looney: Care to explain, because this comment makes no sense. 865 points (372 Goals, 493 Assists) in 760 career games........yeah, that Lindros sure did suck. [/sarcasm] Edited October 25, 2007 by Never Forget Mac #25 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Louisville 112 Report post Posted October 25, 2007 Good guy. In the end one has to say the expectations (plus his fragile body) was just too much to be "the next one" .. No..having your head down all the time was too much to be "the next one." Take it easy Lindros, and do the NHL some good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest GordieSid&Ted Report post Posted October 25, 2007 That had been rumored for some time now so no surprise really. He'll go down as the biggest bust in NHL history. A prime example of the type of comments that make me wonder what's wrong with some people. Obviously, you're either kidding or the system has failed you because you're truly lacking something upstairs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icer 0 Report post Posted October 25, 2007 He was big and had some skill but I never liked him as a player. I felt he was a prima donna and general pain in the ass. I'm glad he never wore the red and white. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob the Badger 0 Report post Posted October 25, 2007 Lindros's career actually retired a couple of years ago in Toronto, he was just unaware of it. Good luck Eric and thanks for leaving the game before something very tragic happened. If you do some good helping the league, Great! Maybe THN was right and Lindros will make it to the hall of fame as a builder or exec, who knows? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icer 0 Report post Posted October 25, 2007 Maybe THN was right and Lindros will make it to the hall of fame as a builder or exec, who knows? That's the only way he'll make the HHOF. No way does he deserve it as a player. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingsnut25 10 Report post Posted October 25, 2007 (edited) A prime example of the type of comments that make me wonder what's wrong with some people. Obviously, you're either kidding or the system has failed you because you're truly lacking something upstairs. There are many different reasons why a player can be considered a bust. When Lindros was healthy he was a very good player, but how often was Lindros healthy? A player with all that skill being out so much because of injuries, I call that a bust.... One of the biggest busts of all time, that might be a stretch, one of the most disappointing big name players in the 90's/2000's is a fitting title, again not because of his skill/ability. You can have all the skill in the world, but if you cant be healthy enough to use it, it doesn't do anyone anygood. Edited October 25, 2007 by wingsnut25 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
interminded 1 Report post Posted October 25, 2007 That had been rumored for some time now so no surprise really. He'll go down as the biggest bust in NHL history. IMO, he almost single-handedly carried the Phillies into the 98 Finals. Without Lindros we would have had another Finalist for sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
