Posts About "Eric Lindros"
Eric Lindros Trade Revisited
January 9th, 2019 Two teams made deals for him, but only one could end up with "The Next One". It's been over 26 years since the Quebec Nordiques traded Eric Lindros — a once-in-a-generation player with outstanding offensive prowess, a bone-crunching physical presence, strong skating skills, and stupendously soft hands — to the Philadelphia...
World Junior Championship All-Time Leading Scorers
December 26th, 2018 The 2019 WJHC is here. One of the best hockey tournaments of the year. The kids bring so much excitement to the rinks - it's infectious. Pile on a helping of National pride with that and we have ourselves a dandy. Fitting in with the holidays, what a better time to reflect, and remember the all-time leading scorers in one of the most...
Line of the Times: The Legion of Doom
November 27th, 2018 Hide your women, children, and favorite hockey team. Call up Batman, Superman, and the rest of the Justice League because when the Legion of Doom rolls through town, there is little anyone can do to stop them. Such was the reputation of one of the most feared and productive lines in the history of the NHL -- the Legion of Doom. With...
Devils' Scott Stevens - Dirty or Tough?
September 20th, 2018 * originally published in Jan. 2018 Scott Stevens can be considered one of the last of a breed of NHLer that wreaked havoc on other players. During a time when checks were seemingly more vicious than in today's game, Stevens threw his share of hits that rattled opposing players; some were injured, some were just angry, but there was...
Flyers Season in Review: 88 Immortalized in January
May 24th, 2018 The 2017-18 Philadelphia Flyers season was a roller-coaster ride that ended with their second postseason berth in the last three years. The season was filled with great moments, goals, saves and players' performances. Over the next couple of weeks, The Hockey Writers will take a deep look at each month of action. We will break down what...
Flyers Honor One of the Greats: Eric Lindros
January 18th, 2018 Prior to the game against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday night, the Philadelphia Flyers will honor one of the greatest to ever don the Orange and Black. The No. 88, worn throughout the entirety of Eric Lindros' career, will be retired by the Flyers organization. He is considered one of the greatest offensive threats in team history...
