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  • @trajancanada
    @trajancanada 6 років тому +48

    I remember my dad bought season's tickets for the Oshawa Generals' games in 1989. They had just acquired a 16 year-old kid named Eric Lindros. He was a target for opposing teams, initially, but as he proceeded to destroy player after player in hits and fights, word got around quickly. A superstar in-the-making who didn't need others to protect him. My favourite player of all-time, he wasn't destined for a long NHL career with his style of play. But, man, the physical dominance was unreal. Cheers.

    • @paulbaglio6295
      @paulbaglio6295 2 роки тому

      If only his concussions were treated properly

    • @Joe-my2my
      @Joe-my2my 2 роки тому

      44

    • @richardspinosa6277
      @richardspinosa6277 Рік тому

      i’m a rangers fan since i was 7 years old now 59 , and let me tell you eric lindros is absolutely one of the greatest hockey players i’ve seen , had it all power speed , hitting and fighting , if it wasn’t for this concussions and back issues he would be near the top of all scoring

  • @teddycaster248
    @teddycaster248 10 місяців тому +1

    Hello, I Pens fan from Eastern Europe. Lindros - excellent hockey player. He be able to play tough, and he played so. But, he played hard and clean, he not send people to hospital. It big difference to play hard or to broke people.
    Sad , what players like Kasparaitis, Stevens and other nasty guys played dirty, and many great hockey players be injured by them, including Eric Lindros too. I always love to watch Lindros, so much talents in one player, I remember what NHL analytics called him “complete package”. Eric Lindros - the Legend! 🙂👍

  • @kimmochurla2840
    @kimmochurla2840 10 років тому +6

    СПАСИБО огромное за видео! 19 минут удовольствия и ностальгии. Было и есть много любимых хоккеистов, таких как Модано, Буре, Кросби, Малкин, Кессел, Ягр, Гецлаф...НО Линдрос реально неземной, космический игрок был. В 90-е по НТВ+ (с интернетом в России было никак в то время) я с открытым ртом смотрел на Линдроса. Когда увидел впервые -был в шоке. Подобного хоккеиста не было никогда и наверное уже не будет. Такое впечатление было, что он играл с детьми на льду! В 90-е от его игры можно было сойти с ума! Скорость, мощь, бросок, великолепное катание, куча шикарных пасов за матч, силовых приемов....стиль выигрывания вбрасываний...Две восьмерки на 194-сантиметровом качке, набирающем почти по 2 очка в каждом матче... 238 фунтов...Во всех печатных изданиях России только про него и писали. Более доминируещего игрока я никогда не видел.... Этот хоккеист стал для меня - тогда 14-летнего пацана -настоящим кумиром покруче Ван-дама, Сталлоне и Шварцнеггера. И на хер не нужны ему кубки Стэнли, Зал славы и пр. хрень-это для великих Грецки, Кросби, Лемье, Ягра достижения, чтобы их не забыли....
    Линдрос-это непросто игрок, Линдрос -это эпоха. THE ONE ever.
    А нам, признаем мы это или нет, остается лишь только ждать и надеяться, что когда-нибудь на лед выйдет подобная мегазвезда....

  • @teddyruxpin8115
    @teddyruxpin8115 6 років тому +50

    Lindros gave out allot of concussions, even though that's finally what got him. Wow, was hockey way more entertaining in the 80's and 90's.

    • @michaeljoseph8674
      @michaeljoseph8674 6 років тому +6

      sure was and was even more fun to play..Man you played with a lot of emotion, shit was scary and you never ever felt more alive in your life

    • @michaeljoseph8674
      @michaeljoseph8674 4 роки тому +3

      @Pete Yup sadly hockey has become so soft it's criminal. You can't touch anyone any longer, a slash and you're in the box..Bettman and rule enforcement ruined this great game..Cherry is awesome and his pal through him under the bus the wimp ass..I have to watch youtube vids now to see games from the past..I played mid 80s minor pro here in the states, I cannot tell you how much fun it was and to see this today it just makes you cringe..I love the speed the talent etc but let them play the game man, enough with these ticky tacky calls, it's horrible

    • @johngnanamuttu708
      @johngnanamuttu708 3 роки тому +3

      he was a savage hitter!! but eventually every dog has its day he abused Scott Stevens until that final hit where Stevens buried him... ironically Stevens is suffering from concussion related issues now... but i think they are friends now...?

    • @DM0407
      @DM0407 3 роки тому +3

      ​@@johngnanamuttu708 He won the first 11 rounds against Stevens and then got TKO'ed in the 12th. Seriously, watching someone rag doll Stevens is impressive.
      Stevens gets the blame for ruining his career, but that point he was already out a year with a concussion from Kasperitis. That probably would have ended most careers now that we understand CTE better. Lindros had about 6 "concussions" at that point. In reality he probably had 30+. I'm sure he gave himself some mild concussions over the years with some of those hits he laid.

    • @tommullen4675
      @tommullen4675 3 роки тому +2

      Yes now it is boring

  • @mikesinclair6874
    @mikesinclair6874 5 років тому +48

    Eric Lindros was a Human Train on Skates...
    He Was OneTuff S.O.B...
    One Of The Best Power Forwords Ever In The NHL.

    • @gtxjhcrbq
      @gtxjhcrbq Рік тому

      kasper....)))

    • @BaldHeadedManc
      @BaldHeadedManc Рік тому +1

      @@gtxjhcrbq You should try speaking in at least somewhat complete sentences.

    • @ogieoglethorpe3788
      @ogieoglethorpe3788 Рік тому

      @@BaldHeadedManc why? if you were a hockey fan from the lindros era then you know exactly what he is referring to

  • @jbthemacs
    @jbthemacs 12 років тому +8

    Every fan of Eric Lindros thanks you for this tribute. I often look back and realize just how selfish I was. Eric would get hurt or get a concussion and I would be upset because he wasn't playing. In retrospect, I guess it would have been better for everyone if he had taken the right time to come back instead of wanting to satisfy fans like me and go back to play much to early. Please, put Eric's #88 in the rafters where it belongs and also in the Hall of Fame. Thand you once again. Jim

    • @airprok8328
      @airprok8328 Рік тому +1

      I couldn’t agree more! Seeing goalies wear it today and even just other players wearing it drives me nuts and will forever. Patrick Kane! Disgusting…… the man gave his life to Philly and was as humble as they come but once released on the ice, there will never be another like him, EVER.

  • @miamicanes09
    @miamicanes09 12 років тому +7

    Lindros makes grown ass men look like ragdolls

  • @davemashinter5218
    @davemashinter5218 3 роки тому +1

    Good ole hockey days,great entertainment,fans got their money's worth.Crushed ole Stevens over and over,i loved it.Thanks for the memories Eric,mvp.

  • @aaronkohn3966
    @aaronkohn3966 10 років тому +67

    We'll never see that blend of size, skill, ferocity ever again.

    • @ghytgb
      @ghytgb 9 років тому

      Because Scott Stevens turned his brain into oatmeal!

    • @YourBeastRoy
      @YourBeastRoy 9 років тому

      ghytgb he did it to himself man lol

    • @ghytgb
      @ghytgb 9 років тому +1

      I think he and Brett were on steroids.

    • @88BigEtrain
      @88BigEtrain 9 років тому +8

      Aaron Kohn No, we will not. Once in a human history type of a player. He was blessed with more talent than Wayne Gretzky, let alone anyone else. Eric easily matched Gretzky in those elements of the game that made Gretzky put up the most points in history of the NHL. Yet, Gretzky could only dream of the unprecedented elements of versatility that Eric was able to make the part of his game as a power forward, which are elements that will have been and will have remained above and beyond any other hockey player's abilities.

    • @ghytgb
      @ghytgb 9 років тому +1

      Up at 3am so king it to Eric!

  • @daveshnowske827
    @daveshnowske827 7 років тому +10

    The badest, meanest, biggest SOB to every play in the NHL. I have followed the Flyers since the Bobby Clarke era when I was a kid playing pee wee hockey. Being a diehard fan and watching Eric play was the highlight of my life. When he played I couldn't wait to get home every night to watch the game. Unbelievable talent and skill. He was the entire package. The guy had to fight different players every night!! The Flyers have not been the same since he departed and they never will be. Thanks for the awesome memories Eric.

  • @jean-paulmoreau7178
    @jean-paulmoreau7178 5 років тому +32

    Never seen a man that size skate like a freakin' ballerina.....and hit like Mike Tyson.

    • @rayquinn2767
      @rayquinn2767 3 роки тому +1

      A ballerina? Better look again he skates he’s skates like he shit his pants!

    • @charlespappas6865
      @charlespappas6865 2 роки тому

      And how many games did you play in the National Hockey League? Did would lay you out in one half stride.

    • @nicolehusser6656
      @nicolehusser6656 Рік тому

      @@rayquinn2767 you sound like you really don’t know what you’re talking about. Someone his size should not
      skate that effortlessly and well. The only player to be in the Canada cup before playing in the NHL at 18. 3 points 5 goals in 8 games. Just saying!!! You can’t ever take away his skill. A short career and still had legit numbers. I will forever be a fan. Since I was 8 him coming to Philly at the Spectrum, you have no idea the decibel level that it was in that place. He was absolutely hands down the most exciting player to watch and changed the NHL at the time. Can’t even watch the soft shit today! It’s awful! Bet a lot of the whinny Philly fans would love these years back. Cause todays team is a nightmare. Lindros was unbelievable and I love him ❤️

    • @rayquinn2767
      @rayquinn2767 Рік тому

      @nicolehusser6656 his skill lol 😆 didn't you see him flat on the ice with multiple concussions lol skill my ass he's a whining little tit I don't want to play there I don't want to play here if he's so great he'd have his name on a couple of Stanley cups 😄 but he has nothing but migraine headaches for the rest and his life 😅

  • @bsembach69
    @bsembach69 9 років тому +21

    Man, watching this brings back SO many great memories...having been able to see Eric Lindros play for Philly...and just the way he was a beast on ice....huge man and fast as the wind.....what could have been.

    • @ghytgb
      @ghytgb 8 років тому +2

      Remember when Stevens drilled him? Great times!

    • @mygirlpiper
      @mygirlpiper 4 роки тому +5

      ghytgb yeah that's the nature of the beast in the NHL that you will get as good as you gave " wise guy" Eric Lindros doesn't have to take a back seat to anyone and if it was a draft straight up I'm picking E Lindros over Scott Stevens every time all day long !

    • @ivansilva1580
      @ivansilva1580 2 роки тому

      @@ghytgb that was the beginning of the end of his career and when he came to the Leafs he was a concussion riddled bust.

    • @gtxjhcrbq
      @gtxjhcrbq Рік тому

      kasper....)))

  • @guyincognito1423
    @guyincognito1423 9 років тому +10

    *sigh* This makes me miss the 90's something fierce

  • @l337g0g0
    @l337g0g0 5 років тому +6

    I'm here 2019 after Cherry firing, These hockey feeds are coming up on UA-cam for me.
    Don Cherry would be so proud of this, and Eric Lindros, Where has Hockey gone?!?!!?
    This is the glory days of NHL hockey.
    It's so sad what's going on in this world.
    The Metallica kills it, amazing.
    I wish I can go back and relive the begining1990ties over again in Toronto with Hockey and baseball.

  • @RedRoverTW
    @RedRoverTW 3 роки тому +16

    Lindros and the Legion of Doom, especially LeClair were the reason I got into hockey. Lindros had it all, size, power and skill. He was a truly dominant player.

    • @medicinehatnewsreviewinglo6312
      @medicinehatnewsreviewinglo6312 3 роки тому

      He is tough off the ice also, family is good people they don’t play around

    • @gtxjhcrbq
      @gtxjhcrbq Рік тому

      kaspsrsaitis......

    • @BaldHeadedManc
      @BaldHeadedManc Рік тому +1

      @@gtxjhcrbq You've commented the exact same thing on multiple comments... We get it... Doesn't take away from the fact that Lindros was a monster. Should find a hobby bud cause getting buried in the comments ain't it.

  • @truthmonster3290
    @truthmonster3290 3 роки тому +12

    I had this guy all wrong, I was too wrapped in the politics, this man was a BOSS , wish I could have seen his skills and toughness

    • @integrity101
      @integrity101 2 роки тому

      Go watch some full games here on UA-cam. Lindros was must see tv. Most entertaining player I ever saw

    • @augustdrums1247
      @augustdrums1247 Рік тому

      It will be a long time till we see another like him. He was so much fun to watch

  • @MannheimGuns
    @MannheimGuns 12 років тому +6

    He was best hockey player for me.He had everything

  • @michaelbartholomew3866
    @michaelbartholomew3866 6 років тому +10

    This is great, brings back so many memories of being a teenager and watching Lindros dominate every aspect of the game. When he was healthy, there was nobody better. He brought a blend of size, speed, skill, and toughness that was never before seen and hasn't happened since. If injuries didn't plague his career, the Flyers undoubtedly would have won a Cup, and who knows what kind of numbers he would have posted.

    • @FreshGuits
      @FreshGuits 2 роки тому +1

      He played like a goon sometimes. He had no buisness stepping in to the big boy skates. Glass Jaw Eric

    • @umno3175
      @umno3175 2 роки тому

      Gotta love karma!

    • @grouchygrundle
      @grouchygrundle 2 роки тому +1

      @@FreshGuits glass jaw? He beat up everyone that dared to fight him.

    • @BaldHeadedManc
      @BaldHeadedManc Рік тому

      @@grouchygrundle I love these clowns talking shit in the fucking UA-cam comment section 😂😂😂 would love to see one of them step to prime Lindros😂

    • @grouchygrundle
      @grouchygrundle Рік тому

      @@BaldHeadedManc for a good 5 years he was a men amongst boys. It was great hockey to watch. These people have no clue how great hockey was back then and much harder to score.

  • @g.e.b6877
    @g.e.b6877 2 роки тому +5

    I know he’s career was short an injury’s got to him. But still my favorite player of all-time!!! No one was a beast like lindros nobody!!!! He’ll score 4 goals in a game 2 fights an 20 big hits. Lindros was unreal!!!

  • @truthorpropaganda9001
    @truthorpropaganda9001 3 роки тому +2

    Best power forward that ever put on skates

  • @jimmyvalas8826
    @jimmyvalas8826 12 років тому +5

    the greatest power forward to ever play the game....thanks for the memories eric....much love brother

  • @bfruit88
    @bfruit88 10 років тому +4

    AGREED! totally the best times ever as a Flyers Fan! Incredible Lindros was! will most likely never be another player like him again... we were lucky he played during our time! By far, the most entertaining player ever! EVER!!!!

    • @sportsaholic4life750
      @sportsaholic4life750 10 років тому +2

      yet ignorant fans claim Eric was a bust and Forsberg was WAY better, Lindros was worth that trade and it isn't his fault we didn't win a cup, if we had some good goaltending we definitely would of won a cup in the 90's.

    • @markwillianen6049
      @markwillianen6049 5 років тому +1

      1973-1975 probably better.

    • @davidsuarez3003
      @davidsuarez3003 5 років тому

      Sportsaholic4life If you guys still would’ve had Forsberg you would’ve won a cup you ignorant Wretch!!! I was only going to use two exclamation Points but that deserved a third.

  • @chrisvecchione2904
    @chrisvecchione2904 12 років тому +3

    The best package of speed, skill and power I have ever seen. Many of these hits would today warrant suspensions/fines but so many hits were him protecting himself against incoming hits. Funny how they all ended up on THEIR arses....

  • @edt6044
    @edt6044 2 роки тому +3

    He really had no equal..
    Size strength and skill..
    ONE OF A KIND

  • @airprok8328
    @airprok8328 5 років тому +2

    Once in a lifetime player and it’s not even close! Awesome video too by the way.

  • @gerrymartin9887
    @gerrymartin9887 4 роки тому +2

    Best Lindros video ever. There will never be anyone like The Big E!

  • @NYYankzz09
    @NYYankzz09 10 років тому +4

    truly a great video, Ive got 2 Lindros jerseys and always admired the job he did for the Flyers , He never really got the credit he deserved. No wonder her had so may concussions, man what a brute...lol.....GO FLYERS !!!

  • @man-bagdammit2297
    @man-bagdammit2297 10 років тому +32

    Love him or hate him. Eric Lindros was an incredibly exciting player to watch!! If Eric was skating up ice with the puck at full speed, he couldn't be stopped. Miss this rough and tough era of the NHL. Todays game pales in comparison.

    • @sportsaholic4life750
      @sportsaholic4life750 10 років тому

      It's a joke that Lindros isn't in the HOF already and is still waiting, as for the game yeah I miss the fighting and the overall badass mentality we used to get, but at the same time I actually think the game is smoother and faster than ever today, I don't miss the red line shit and the goofy two line passing, and I think it's much safer too, too many guys getting destroyed by headshots and it being legal.

    • @ericamartinen6527
      @ericamartinen6527 10 років тому

      Sportsaholic4life TV he simply doesnt have the stats.

    • @sportsaholic4life750
      @sportsaholic4life750 10 років тому +7

      Erica Martinen Doesn't have the stats??
      Lindros had 865 points in 760 Career games was a Hart trophy winner in 1994, 6 time NHL all Star among other awards.
      Now let's compare that to Forsberg a guy that got in first crack this year.
      Forsberg had 885 points in 708 career games, was a hart trophy winner once just like Eric, 5 time All star, Calder trophy winner.
      If Forsberg is in then so should Eric.

    • @man-bagdammit2297
      @man-bagdammit2297 10 років тому +2

      Check out Clark Gillies stats and he was elected to the Hall Of Fame.

    • @sportsaholic4life750
      @sportsaholic4life750 10 років тому

      Maniac With Mop Yeah I looked up Gillies' numbers and he had a really good career and was a winner but nothing spectacular either, so yeah if someone like Gillies is in the HOF is a joke with a guy with as an amazing statistical career as Lindros still waiting for a call even with how short his career was due to injury, however it did take Gilles several tries to get in, I think Eric has a good shot at getting in next year but we'll see.

  • @Motorfly71
    @Motorfly71 12 років тому +6

    The most physically dominant "skill" player ever. Loved watching him play...was heartbroken at the way his career ended.
    His jersey should be retired in Philly - if it wasn't for him, the Flyers would've remained irrelevant for a long time and Snider's arena would never have been built.

  • @TJC-zz4zx
    @TJC-zz4zx Рік тому +1

    I love it when he steamrolls Mcsorley

  • @meatballsupper
    @meatballsupper 12 років тому +2

    One of if not the best natural athletes of all time!!!!

  • @camp168
    @camp168 10 років тому +64

    Lindros would go into your town, score a hat trick with a pair of assists and beat up your 'enforcer' all in the same night! He could do it all.... Unfortunately his physicality resulted in a shortened career.

    • @sixclocks
      @sixclocks 4 роки тому +4

      @@kingbee48185 head down that was the biggest and perhaps only flaw of Lindros.

    • @keithyoung4733
      @keithyoung4733 4 роки тому +2

      him not being able to play with his head up shortened his career

    • @timeboy8770
      @timeboy8770 4 роки тому +5

      @@keithyoung4733 yeah you can see his head down....never in any if these clips. Such a ridiculous thing to say

    • @truthmonster3290
      @truthmonster3290 3 роки тому

      @@keithyoung4733 you such the great hockey player with your head up, yeah

    • @DM0407
      @DM0407 3 роки тому

      @@timeboy8770 Both the Kasperitis hit and the Steven hit he had his head down. So yea, that's what did it.

  • @paulie98vr6
    @paulie98vr6 5 років тому +4

    As a lifelong Flyers fan...man, I miss watching this guy. Big E was a monster on the ice. Still my favorite player of all time, it’s just a shame about his concussions and never winning the Cup. I’ve had a #88 jersey for probably 25 years now. I’ve always waited for another player like him to play for the Flyers, but it hasn’t happened and now the game has changed. I thought Forsberg was gonna be similar as I loved watching him too, but it just didn’t work out.

    • @mygirlpiper
      @mygirlpiper 4 роки тому +1

      paulie98vr6 same here and it's so hard to believe that era of 88 and Flyers hockey has come and is gone ! What happened ? Time goes by so fast and I yearn to watch 88 all over again as a lifetime Philadelphia Flyers fan.

    • @paulie98vr6
      @paulie98vr6 4 роки тому +1

      Lisa Moreno I’m all for player safety, but it’s just so different these days. I think we play too conservatively and need to just go out there and go after the other team. It’s more about defense and the team just doesn’t have that many big, physical players now. But if we’re getting wins and 2nd in the division with playoffs, I’m all for however they play lol. Used to be Flyers and playoffs were almost a given. I know they’ve always come up short, mainly due to goaltending, but nowadays playoffs are who knows. Vigneault has done a great job as coach this year, hope we can do some damage when the playoffs do happen.

  • @nickrap05
    @nickrap05 12 років тому +3

    Boy do I miss those days! AWESOME job on the video. BIG E!!!!!

  • @WhiskeyPlease-xq3ru
    @WhiskeyPlease-xq3ru Рік тому +1

    He must have been terrifying to play against.

  • @chizorama
    @chizorama 3 роки тому +1

    Lived by the sword & died by the sword, but he was something to watch, especially live.

  • @nicks8022
    @nicks8022 9 років тому +6

    I'm a flyers fan so he is my favorite ever Def would a been in the top one a few great players that could lead his team in goals assists over all points penalty min fights and hits

  • @cookcook866
    @cookcook866 Рік тому +1

    Almost forgot what a wrecking machine he was!! Talk about dominate a game

  • @slapshot197
    @slapshot197 5 років тому +5

    Size, speed, skill and nastiness. Lindros had them all and was a lethal player and so much fun to watch. If only he was able to keep his head up better.....

    • @umno3175
      @umno3175 2 роки тому

      Gotta love karma!

  • @peteshoniker4905
    @peteshoniker4905 8 років тому +6

    It's amazing to see ERIC LINDROS' induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame be met by such overwhelming support from the most highly regarded N.H.L. Analysts like Bob MacKENZIE, John SHANNON, Damien COX, Don CHERRY, Ron MacLEAN, Nick KYPREOS, Pierre LeBRUN, Pierre McGUIRE and Doug MacLEAN as well as former Players/Teammates like Mark MESSIER, Steve YZERMAN, Mario LEMIEUX, BRENDAN SHANAHAN, Chis CHELIOS and Keith JONES. Quite a tribute to a Player, Man, and his N.H.L. Career.

  • @timfranz9307
    @timfranz9307 11 років тому +15

    Avid hockey fan since 1973. Lindros was the most talented, the most fun to watch. The clutch and grab systems, illegal for the first 100 years of hockey, became commonplace and were designed to protect teams from Lindros. Shortly after his demise, obstruction interference was re-implemented. Not an irony, a conscious decision by the NHL brass. He was a marked man as the Flyers have been a marked team.

    • @imdan1182
      @imdan1182 11 років тому +7

      he had a target on his head every game and he still performed and was the best on the ice and never backed down....i grew up watching Big E...

    • @michaeljoseph8674
      @michaeljoseph8674 6 років тому +1

      Your high rule enforcement had NOTHING to do with Lindros...Do some research please

    • @won8135
      @won8135 Рік тому +1

      @@michaeljoseph8674 not sure what you mean, can you expound please?

    • @michaeljoseph8674
      @michaeljoseph8674 Рік тому

      @@won8135 Ok sure, Lindros was not the reason clutch and grab became a thing, it was a thing long before and after him. The refs just did not call those as much and they let a lot of that go, granted at some points teh calls where made but alllowing obstruction in the form of hits away from the puck, clutch grab etc was around and used for years thats what led to all the brawls. I know I played high level through the 80s and it was on all levels growing up pee wees bantams midget etc etc

    • @won8135
      @won8135 Рік тому +1

      @@michaeljoseph8674 Well, I played myself, fairly well and beyond h.s.. Holding was called as was interference, particularly when dumping and chasing. The types that were let go were the less flagrant fouls, the type of interfering that lasted half a second, considered incidental, and not all the time. Referees could be very strict. The types of interference and blatant holding that became the calling card of the n.j. Devils and others to follow was much more extreme and would have been penalized in 70's, the brawl era. The devils would grab and hold up a player 20/30 feet from the puck, and not for a flash like in earlier times but for the duration the player was forechecking. Now everyone can have an opinion, mine yours, they do not matter much. What I experienced and what you experienced playing or viewing are somehow different. Doesn't matter. The rules WERE changed. "Clutch and grab" was different than earlier times. Thats why it was defined as such. The goals per game dropped by nearly a full goal per game during the 1994-2006 seasons because of it. Fact. Forcing the league which was losing interest because of slow, sluggish play and low scoring to institute The goalie area, trapezoid behind the nets, where he could field the puck, and strict enforcement of holding and Interference, both reinstated to original intention after the lockout. This gave rise to smaller, faster teams effectiveness ie. The blackhawks teams. Over time the league found the game was getting ridiculous with the constant parade to the penalty box for minor penalties, and softened its stance on holding and interference, but NEVER, back to "Clutch and grab" levels prior. These are facts. I do not care who or what you blame it on or whether you believe it happened at all. Doesn't matter. The "Clutch and Grab" era is recognized by all. Irrefutable. It is generally dated between the years 1994 and 2006. It is always mentioned in conjunction with the N.J. Devils and their championship team. Facts. Lindros was viewed as a malcontent and the league promoted illegal tactics( Clutch and grab) during his tenure. Facts. They did away with said tactics as Lindros' career ended. Fact. That's more than enough evidence for me, whether or not you believe it doesn't matter. I too was there, and I too played and witnessed what happened. I'm not going to attempt to rewrite history, revisionist style, because of a disdain for Lindros. That's obviously why you came here. Again, doesn't matter. He's still the best I ever saw despite the hatred and dishonest play that effected his career.

  • @joeblow6100
    @joeblow6100 3 роки тому +5

    Impressive collection. The guy was a unicorn in the sport. Also had the biggest target on his back than ANYONE else in the games history. Sidney Crosby has no idea what it’s like to have the entire league want to kill you before you ever stepped on NHL ice.

    • @ogieoglethorpe3788
      @ogieoglethorpe3788 Рік тому +1

      biggest target on his back than anyone in the history of the game? LOL. too bad thats nothing more than fan boy nonsense. every star in the league from its inception had guys coming after them. i would venture to say more players hated ken the rat linesman or claude lemiuex than lindros. unlike crosby lindros had no idea what it was like to skate with his head up which is why his career was cut short by concussions

    • @joeblow6100
      @joeblow6100 Рік тому

      @@ogieoglethorpe3788 I don’t remember saying he was hated. And yeah he did have the biggest target. Everyone wanted to have him as a notch on their belt for knocking out. I never said I was a fan. Being hated is a different subject. He was the biggest player in the league in notoriety at the time and one of the biggest physically. Dale hunter was hated because he was dirty. Claude lepuke, etc. do you think Scott stevens takes more pride in taking out barnaby or lindros? You miss the point

  • @alexlifeson44
    @alexlifeson44 Рік тому +1

    Nice vid thanks

  • @johnfrank1574
    @johnfrank1574 10 років тому +2

    Became a fan of Lindros as soon as he entered the league and when the North Stars moved to Dallas at the end of that 92-93 season, I became a Flyers die-hard. I don't care what anyone says, he was one of the baddest, meanest guys on the ice who also had incredible skills. One of the most dominant players to ever lace em up. Clearly a HOFer whose number should be retired by the Flyers.

    • @khav11
      @khav11 9 років тому

      John Frank Pronger HOF before lol

    • @s3LEDZEPPELIN
      @s3LEDZEPPELIN 8 років тому +1

      +ghytgb You're a major douchebag, troll.

  • @Musicrecords10
    @Musicrecords10 3 роки тому +1

    Would rather see Lindros play than Gretzky any day of the week, it's hilarious seeing people call him soft even though he endured abuse without protection and took matters into his own hands, shame head hunters like Stevens ruined his career.

  • @BUCC4N33RS
    @BUCC4N33RS 11 років тому

    pens fan here, big eric lindros fan even though he would kick our arse. a MAN among boys in the true sense.
    HALL OF FAME ..... i say YES !!

  • @frankietheheathen4513
    @frankietheheathen4513 6 років тому +4

    I loved the Flyers of the late 90's! Lindros was a tank before all the injuries

  • @goodeye6373
    @goodeye6373 Рік тому +1

    Most dominant power forward I have ever seen. If he was a head hunter he would have killed someone. He was as close to the perfect power forward as you could get.

  • @KazuyaKane
    @KazuyaKane 12 років тому +5

    Still one of my favorite players ever. I have a VHS tape of his greatest hits, goals and fights. All of the highlights are shown in this video but has a big playlist added to it

  • @aaronkohn4423
    @aaronkohn4423 8 років тому +11

    Long overdue. Congrats Eric.

  • @Steezboy3000
    @Steezboy3000 12 років тому +3

    great montage, lots of clips i havent seen elsewhere

  • @willnot3297
    @willnot3297 4 роки тому +7

    One of the greatest hockey players of all time. He was the complete hockey player.

  • @chungasrevenge9222
    @chungasrevenge9222 9 років тому +11

    Never before, never again

  • @vrwgq3q
    @vrwgq3q Рік тому +1

    Linebacker on Skates... nobody has come into the league with this type of presence

  • @vladdrac80
    @vladdrac80 10 років тому +3

    love this guy

  • @SuperCaveman96
    @SuperCaveman96 12 років тому +2

    i wish he was still playing today! My all time favorite player

  • @mattthompson5803
    @mattthompson5803 11 років тому +3

    greatest vid ive seen in a long long time thank you, what a beast among boys

  • @jimmysykes1079
    @jimmysykes1079 8 місяців тому

    YOO THANKS FOR THIS HE WAS ONE OF A KIND!

  • @daisymz3710
    @daisymz3710 3 роки тому +2

    When he hit ya, you were sure to drop! Ohhh, I miss Lindros: he was such a great player, imagine what he could have done without being hurt!

  • @brianguilfoyle9042
    @brianguilfoyle9042 4 роки тому

    Damn...cool video! I'm Boston born and bred and of course a die hard Bruins fan but, I forgot about what an absolute beast Lindros was! Seeing the Crazy 8's line again....brings a tear of joy! Guys like Gretzky, Lindros, Yzerman, Neely, Lemieux, and Jagr, .....80's-90's the grand days of NHL!

  • @23dmix
    @23dmix 12 років тому

    He was the enforcer, the physical forechecker, the playmaker, and the finisher. Unfairly labeled as a choker because he never won the Stanley Cup, but looking at these clips of crappy goalies and team mates, it's clear that he never had a chance. Just look at how the dude played. This is the best Lindros compilation I've seen on UA-cam. Thanks for posting!

  • @bryantmoore2696
    @bryantmoore2696 3 роки тому +1

    Say what you will about lindros entire career and his dad vs flyers management but I would take Eric first 8yrs in this league over plenty of HOF cats in a heartbeat. He was box office. He gave hockey that cache only NBA NFL MLB players get. Shame we was before his time. Had he came to the flyers in 2001-02. He would have blown up in the blossoming social media era. He had unique skillset and was a marketing dream. Tall masculine and attractive.

  • @das41111
    @das41111 8 років тому +2

    what a monster...can you imagine what he'd do to the league today??

  • @whenhockeywasreal
    @whenhockeywasreal Рік тому +1

    They should without a doubt, retire his jersey! No one ever quite played like Eric Lindros! 88 belongs in the rafters! Period!

  • @wadefulp
    @wadefulp 11 років тому +1

    Wish he had a longer career with less injuries. He was amazing for a guy his size. So powerful, fast, and had a great shot! He would have had huge #'s if he stayed healthier.

  • @kenjudge8367
    @kenjudge8367 4 роки тому +3

    Some comments in here call him a bully. What a joke. What a pussified nation we now live in. The people in here calling him a bully understand so little about this game and how it was played THEN you shouldn't even be allowed to watch these highlights. "Bully" smh

  • @yoyomaa1896
    @yoyomaa1896 3 роки тому +1

    He had it all, Was the best HOCKEY Player ever

  • @kovy274hart
    @kovy274hart 9 років тому +35

    Love the video. The most dominant power forward to ever play including Neely who is a personal favorite. And Lindros was better. I don't get all the hate. Controversial. Yes. Great player. Yes. Tough. Yes. Dished it out. Absolutely. Punished by his reckless style. Sure. But there's no question that Lindros is a Hall of Famer. He was way over a point-per-game thru '99-00 concluding his Flyers career before the trade with the Rangers. PPG in Year 1 here. Put him in.

    • @WAPBodie
      @WAPBodie 6 років тому +2

      You mean most dement forward.

    • @bryantmoore204
      @bryantmoore204 5 років тому +1

      His controversy was really uncomfortable for the NHL as it never to deal with "divaism" before. In the other big 3 its not uncommon to have a representative dictate where they want their client to play. At first glance one could make the argument of similarity with him and cam but Eric was Eric from day where it took Cam about 4yrs to be the player he was and even that was a short window. Both players physical styles contributed to the shortened productive years. Eric had an 8yr run that will never be duplicated in hockey again.

  • @mikeblev427
    @mikeblev427 12 років тому +2

    great video man! i grew up watching the Legion of Doom era while my dad got to grow up and see the LCB line! he got to see two cups and was actually in the spectrum when they won it in 74. it's ashame the Legion of Doom never got to lift the cup but nobody can dispute when they were on the ice they couldn't be stopped!

  • @jmack72002
    @jmack72002 6 років тому +1

    Love this video!!

  • @MrFlyersfan1999
    @MrFlyersfan1999 10 років тому +1

    Thanks for the awesome video!! man i do miss watchin him play... bodies were just flyin Lol. I never missed a game in those days. wow! now i dont care so much if i miss a game.... its not the same. thanks Big E!! i hope they retire your 88 soon. its crazy it hasnt happened yet.... you were the best :) thanks again.

  • @Murph_.
    @Murph_. 4 роки тому +1

    Absolutely awesome video!!! Thanks so much for putting it up here. 6:30 Scott Stevens is supposed to be a tough guy... didn't look like it here.

  • @grarefu
    @grarefu 7 років тому +1

    Favorite video on all of UA-cam

  • @xrespectzz
    @xrespectzz 11 років тому +14

    Fuck man Philly use to be a power house team those were the days

  • @lawman446
    @lawman446 11 років тому +1

    He was an absolute wrecking ball. Such a bad ass.

  • @kenjudge8367
    @kenjudge8367 4 роки тому +3

    (8:28)They say inside every great competitor is a mean streak. Clearly his was as big as he stood. No f**ks given. Savage!

  • @daniarmstrong8733
    @daniarmstrong8733 10 років тому +2

    Just like all sports rules have generally changed you can't call something dirty that was allowed in the time frame it was when it was allowed. The people that hate Lindros he problly laid out half there team. Every team in sports should have a player like that there one in a million. Not only could he out skate you out wit you out maneuver you he could lay anyone out on there best day. Watching that video brought back a ton of great memories my father is the flyer fan and i'm the ranger fan but man did i love that philly squad so exciting to watch. I do hope both the flyers and rangers retire his jersey just out of respect and if the flyers don't they need to check there brains out for memory loss as well, what he brought to that town for years was inspiring.

  • @40DanConnor
    @40DanConnor 11 років тому +1

    love the video and the music

  • @Vegas3662
    @Vegas3662 Рік тому +1

    That body slam at 8:30 was insane

  • @bowriver1
    @bowriver1 12 років тому

    Loved watching Lindros play. He had it all. Is he in the hall of fame?

  • @disgustedvet
    @disgustedvet 9 років тому +4

    Lindros was his own worst enemy. He was like the bull in the China shop only it was himself who got the horns. He was a beast though, i'll give him that.

    • @ghytgb
      @ghytgb 9 років тому +1

      Stevens and Lindros appeared on ESPN together just two days before the 2015 All Star game and Lindros was asked what he thought about OV. Lindros responded "I like turtles"! Stevens then asked Lindros what he thinks of Claude Geroux and Lindros responded "thanks a lot, I got a fucking migraine"! I felt bad for Lindros but a second later I was hoping he would get hit by a bus.

  • @nocturnalfreak27
    @nocturnalfreak27 12 років тому +1

    fantastic video thanks for sharing

  • @TodayUs
    @TodayUs 9 місяців тому

    Will we
    Eric Lindros would've excelled in any era against anybody you want him on your team he's underrated

  • @kerim7pk7
    @kerim7pk7 2 роки тому

    Eric lindros is my favourite player

  • @aangusyoung66
    @aangusyoung66 11 років тому +1

    ...and a great hockey player

  • @YourBeastRoy
    @YourBeastRoy 9 років тому +7

    If Lindros didnt have so many concussions he would have easily been top 5 best players

  • @23dmix
    @23dmix 11 років тому +19

    "If I was going to design one hockey player, it would be Eric Lindros."
    -Matthew Barnaby

  • @MrGoodweedindeed
    @MrGoodweedindeed 12 років тому

    Glad I got to see Lindros Play his whole career. Absolutely strongest player I have personally seen play the game. He would throw guys around like rag dolls. Incredible talent, soft hands, could get the puck in the net, make the plays, block shots, and fight. This is what seperates the stars from the commons. He just made some poor personal decisions influenced by others and had concussions. First is hindsight second was out of his control. Still an epic player. Should be Hall Of Fame soon

  • @edwardvoluntad138
    @edwardvoluntad138 4 роки тому

    Greatest player to wear a Flyers Jersey!

  • @ЛебедевАнатолий-ч7с

    Валерий Харламов так не умел, но он лучший!❤😊

  • @codeninja1
    @codeninja1 3 роки тому

    I remember back when "hd tv" was starting to be marketed and thinking "how can they make real life look better than it does". I was about 15. Pretty easy to see now.

  • @jimritzheimer7465
    @jimritzheimer7465 Рік тому

    Back when hockey was fun to watch. I don't think I've watched an NHL game in The Last 5 Years

  • @hockeymann88
    @hockeymann88 5 років тому +1

    Who put the telephone pole on the ice?
    Jesus, how good was 88. Miss those days.
    LOL, Garth throwing down. He looked pretty good out there.
    Hextall was a lunatic. Love the guy.

  • @Johnny-fw9xj
    @Johnny-fw9xj 8 місяців тому

    As kids we were obviously Lindros fans, collected his hockey cards too. Was also a huge John LeClair fan and I played hockey with #10 on the back of my jersey just like him, even though I was playing D.
    Watching this compilation now in my forties I have to admit Lindros had all those concussions ending his career coming to his way from the get go. He lived by the sword and died by the sword I guess.
    PS. Legion of Doom was massive in the 90's

  • @MbisonBalrog
    @MbisonBalrog 11 місяців тому +1

    The golden age of hockey

  • @oximofo9
    @oximofo9 9 років тому +4

    The irony of these vids show Eric playing with his head up, and repeatedly crushing people trying to late him/cheapshot him. The Stevens hit was, a planned play, and should have been an ejection of the coach. They let a guy(Leclair) that just score 300 goals in the past 5 years skate in alone, with second highest scorer of the 90s skating alone to his left in Recchi. They were willing to allow an obviously 2 on 0 to purposefully hurt Lindros.

  • @MrGoodweedindeed
    @MrGoodweedindeed 12 років тому

    And yes like so many other comments I miss the hell out of his playing style. None like the Etrain but sure hope god permits me the opportunity to one day see a player as dynamic as Eric
    Being able to go back in time and watch a Philly game with Lindros in his prime.... Priceless!!!

  • @merc340sr
    @merc340sr 6 років тому +1

    Holy shit! He was a beast! I am glad he got Scott Stevens!

  • @cooter3885
    @cooter3885 8 років тому +2

    GOAT

  • @ilumenotv1941
    @ilumenotv1941 5 років тому +1

    All Time fav