Eric Lindros

Eric Lindros was one of the most dominant and physically imposing centers in NHL history. Standing 6'4" and weighing over 230 pounds, Lindros combined power, speed, and skill in a way rarely seen before.

Drafted first overall in 1991 by the Quebec Nordiques (though he never played for them), he was traded to the Philadelphia Flyers, where he became the face of the franchise in the 1990s.

Lindros led the feared "Legion of Doom" line and won the Hart Memorial Trophy as league MVP in 1995. Despite recurring injuries, especially concussions, he amassed over a point per game across his career.

He also had strong international success, helping Canada win Olympic gold in 2002 and silver in 1992. Though injuries shortened his career, his impact on the game was immense, leading to his Hockey Hall of Fame induction in 2016.

Lindros remains a symbol of power-forward excellence during a transformative era in hockey.

Lindros's Awards and Records

• Hart Memorial Trophy (MVP): 1995
• Lester B. Pearson Award (now Ted Lindsay): 1995
• Olympic Gold Medalist: 2002 (Team Canada)
• Olympic Silver Medalist: 1992
• Hockey Hall of Fame Inductee: 2016
• Philadelphia Flyers Hall of Fame Inductee
• #88 Jersey Retired by Flyers (2018)

NHL Records

• Fastest player to reach 300 career points at one time
• Among top NHL point-per-game leaders at retirement
• One of the most dominant players of the mid-1990s
• Played on the legendary “Legion of Doom” line with John LeClair and Mikael Renberg
• NHL First All-Star Team: 1995, 1996
• NHL All-Star Appearances: 7 times

NHL Teams

Philadelphia Flyers (1992-1999)
New York Rangers (2001-04)
Toronto Maple Leafs (2005-06)
Dallas Stars (2006-07)