Can't Stop the Bleeding (Free subscription) | 10/12/2008
Writes Ben Schwartz, “the Obama signs in the background and the boos reflect the 8 point lead Obama has in PA right now, but kissing the Rangers’ Scott Gomez because he’s from Alaska is going to be the deal closer for Dems.” Ben could be right, but in the unlikely event Sen. McCain and Gov. [...]
Out Of Left Field (Free subscription) | 10/09/2008
Instant joke: After Saturday night, what will Gov. Sarah Palin, Michael Irvin with a broken neck, Eric Lindros and Santa Claus have in common? ... They will have each been booed in Philadelphia. No doubt most sports fans could care less that the Flyers' Ayn Rand-adoring owner Ed Snider (right in picture), has invited the "most popular hockey mom in North America" (his words) to drop the puck on
Kukla's Korner (Free subscription) | 10/05/2008
We’re halfway through the big countdown of The Hockey News 1998-99 Top 50 players, along with a comparison to their 2008-09 counterparts. Here’s the list so far: 10: Keith Tkachuk/Dany Heatley 9: Chris Pronger/Evgeni Malkin 8: Mike Modano/Jarome Iginla 7: Eric Lindros/Roberto Luongo 6: Nicklas Lidstrom/Nicklas Lidstrom At #5, we’ve got one of the most prolific players of the 1990s and one of the best...
Kukla's Korner (Free subscription) | 10/03/2008
One of the funny things about doing a countdown like this is that you forget how dominant a player was in a particular era—and just how much injuries can change the trajectory of a career. 1998-99’s #7 top player is none other than big #88, Eric Lindros.
Out Of Left Field (Free subscription) | 09/18/2008
As a Belleville Bulls fan that remembers the late '80s all too well, this is not going to be easy. But, news today that Eric Lindros is donating $5 million to London Health Science Centre needs to be highlighted. It's thought to be the biggest single donation by a Canadian athlete in history. Lindros was an amazing talent (so was his brother) that has never been given the credit that he
Philadelphia Inquirer (Free subscription) | 09/18/2008
It's official: Center Mike Richards is the face of the Flyers. Richards yesterday was named the 17th captain in the Flyers' history - and, at 23 years and 7 months, their third youngest, behind Eric Lindros (21) and Bobby Clarke (23 years, 2 months).
Philadelphia Inquirer (Free subscription) | 09/18/2008
It's official: Center Mike Richards is the face of the Flyers. Richards yesterday was named the 17th captain in the Flyers' history - and, at 23 years and 7 months, their third youngest, behind Eric Lindros (21) and Bobby Clarke (23 years, 2 months).
atHome Top Story (Free subscription) | 09/16/2008
Former NHL star Eric Lindros was known for his presence on the ice – and now in retirement he'll be known for his generosity off it.
Kukla's Korner (Free subscription) | 09/13/2008
from CBC, Retired hockey player Eric Lindros is among the world’s top 10 most generous celebrities. Lindros made No. 9 on the list, which is compiled annually by The Giving Back Fund, after contributing $5 million to the London Health Sciences Centre, a London, Ont.-based hospital where he was treated. continued
Philadelphia Inquirer (Free subscription) | 09/04/2008
PHILADELPHIA CHEERED Eric Lindros on his first day and on his last. They celebrated the club's maneuverings to acquire him in a trade dispute that rocked the NHL and they cheered him at the end, right up until the time that Scott Stevens decked him and it all went black.
Philadelphia Inquirer (Free subscription) | 09/04/2008
A stir was raised among Flyers fans when Eric Lindros turned down an invitation to return to the soon-to-be demolished Wachovia Spectrum for a ceremony at the team's preseason game against Carolina on Sept. 27.
Philadelphia Inquirer (Free subscription) | 09/04/2008
Eric Lindros has informed the Flyers he will not attend the team's preseason game against the Carolina Hurricanes Sept. 27 at the Wachovia Spectrum.
Philadelphia Inquirer (Free subscription) | 09/02/2008
SO ERIC LINDROS has a "previous commitment" and can't make an appearance at the Wachovia Spectrum with the 14 other former Flyers captains for the Sept. 27 preseason game with Carolina. I can't say I'm surprised, but I can say I'm disappointed.
red and black hockey (Free subscription) | 09/02/2008
Over at TSN, I saw this innocuous looking article about the Flyers paying tribute to the old Spectrum with a special ceremony on September 27th. Two things jumped out at me. First, Eric Lindros is still pretty upset about the way things ended in Philly. The Flyers are throwing a party and a pre-season game against the Hurricanes in the Spectrum. They have invited all 15 former Captains to the ceremony....
Can't Stop the Bleeding (Free subscription) | 08/22/2008
Newsday’s Steve Zipay reports the New York Rangers plan the retire the jerseys and numbers of Adam Graves, Andy Bathgate and Harry Howell in early 2009. Presumably, Pavel Bure and Eric Lindros will have to wait a bit longer for their honors. In two ceremonies that will bring the number of jerseys in the rafters to [...]
