PITTSBURGH — The Boston Bruins don’t envision Joe Thornton as another Wayne Gretzky, even if the 17-year-old threatened some of the Great One’s junior scoring records. They’ll be perfectly satisfied if the first player chosen in Saturday’s NHL draft is another Eric Lindros, a physical presence with a deft scoring touch who revives a floundering …
This Day In Hockey History-June 20, 1992-Who’s got Lindros? The Flyers or Rangers?
MONTREAL (AP) – The Eric Lindros Derby took another turn on Saturday. Suddenly, the Quebec Nordiques found themselves in the middle of a huge controversy as the result of trying to trade the Canadian juniors superstar. In a statement issued by the NHL during Saturday’s entry draft, the league revealed that the Nordiques had actually …
This Day In Hockey History-June 18, 1992-Lindros Trade Decision Due
The wait is over. Eric Lindros’ day of reckoning is at hand. Quebec Nordiques general manager Pierre Page, the man who holds the key that will free the 19-year-old sensation from a year in hockey bondage, said Thursday that Eric The Great will be traded by the end of today, one day before the NHL …
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This Day In Hockey History-June 9, 1991-Eric Lindros- Oshawa Generals star is a rare jewel
The teenage girls giggle as they unfurl a sign in the stands at a junior hockey game in Oshawa, Ont,: On the Eighth Day, God Created Eric Lindros. It’s divine hype for someone who turned 18 in February and still wears braces. But it’s nothing new for Lindros, the most ballyhooed junior hockey prospect since …
This Day In Hockey History-June 9, 1996-Humble Peter Forsberg is an Avalanche of talent
Panthers ‘scared of Peter,’ says Patrick Roy It is called “the general manager’s game,” and they play it everywhere this time of year, even in the jungle heat of Florida. If you had to pick one player to start a team with, which would it be: Eric Lindros or Peter Forsberg? Two years ago, such …
This Day In Hockey History-June 7, 2003-Scott Stevens Hit On Paul Kariya – Off The Floor, Off The Boards- Game 6
ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Anaheim Mighty Ducks’ comeback was impressive enough. Paul Kariya ’s was one for the books. Kariya, leveled by a Scott Stevens hit so hard it appeared he might be seriously hurt, returned to score his first goal of the series, and the Mighty Ducks — on the brink of elimination — …
This Day In Hockey History-June 7, 2000-Injury opened rift between Lindros, Flyers
When Keith Jones awoke between 6:45 and 7 on the morning of April 2, 1999, he was shocked at how Flyers center Eric Lindros’ condition had deteriorated overnight. His roommate lay pale and gasping in a bathtub of warm water in their Nashville hotel room. Something was seriously wrong, far beyond the rib bruise that …
This Day In Hockey History-June 5, 1999-Lindros nixes long-term deal with Flyers
There will be no long-term contract signed between the Flyers and Eric Lindros this summer, a development that leaves the team’s long-term relationship with its franchise player very much up in the air. Carl Lindros, Eric’s father and agent, called team chairman Ed Snider yesterday with that news. He also said he expects to have …
This Day In Hockey History-June 4, 2001-For Devils star Scott Stevens, hits just keep on comin’
Defenseman makes impact without scoring DENVER—Scott Stevens has neither scored a goal nor assisted on one going into Monday’s fifth game of the Stanley Cup championship series. Nevertheless, the New Jersey Devils defenseman is probably the most feared player in the series. Literally and figuratively, Stevens is an impact player, a hockey hit man capable …
This Day In Hockey History-June 2, 1993-Behind Net, Gretzky Is The King
Goalies Can’t Turn Their Backs On Him MONTREAL — Wayne Gretzky didn’t discover the little slab of ice behind the net. Bobby Clarke, the old Philadelphia Flyer, did. Gretzky just made it fashionable. Set up shop there, set down an easy chair. Also built a shelf that, to date, holds four Stanley Cups but has …
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