Eric Lindros
Date of Birth: February 28, 1973
Birthplace: London, Ontario, Canada
Position: Center
Shoots: Right
NHL Debut: 1992
Draft Information: Drafted 1st overall by the Quebec Nordiques in the 1991 NHL Draft (refused to play for them; traded to the Philadelphia Flyers).
Playing Style: Eric Lindros was the prototypical power forward, combining offensive skill with imposing physicality. He dominated the ice at 6'4", 240 lbs with brute strength, exceptional puck control, and a booming shot. His ability to score, pass, and hit made him one of the most feared and productive centers of the 1990s.
✔️ Some of Lindros’ past sticks: Bauer Supreme 3030, CCM RibCor Titanium
✔️ Some of Lindros’ past skates: Bauer Supreme 4000
Career Highlights and Achievements
🏆 Stanley Cup Championships: None
🏆 Hart Trophy Winner (MVP): 1995
🏆 All-Star Appearances: 7 (1994–1999, 2001)
🏆 Major Awards and Recognitions:
- Calder Trophy Finalist (1992–93)
- Hart Memorial Trophy (1994–95)
- NHL First All-Star Team: 1995
- NHL Second All-Star Team: 1996, 1999
- Hockey Hall of Fame Inductee: 2016
- Canada Cup/World Cup Champion: 1991 (Canada Cup), 2004 (World Cup)
- Olympic Gold Medalist: 2002 (Salt Lake City)
🏆 Milestones:
- Scored his first NHL goal on October 6, 1992, with the Flyers
- Captained the Flyers from 1994–2000
- Recorded a career-high 115 points in the 1995–96 season
- Finished career with 865 points (372 goals, 493 assists) in 760 games
- One of the fastest players in NHL history to reach 500 points (just 352 games)