faba Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 Updated: Aug. 11, 2005, 3:05 AM ET Lindros, Maple Leafs negotiating contractESPN.com news services TORONTO -- Eric Lindros' dream of playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs could be closer to coming true. Lindros Citing undisclosed sources, TSN of Canada reported Wednesday that Lindros is on the verge of signing a contract with the Maple Leafs, pending an MRI exam. The Toronto Star reported on its Web site that talks might have hit a significant hurdle, however. Signing Lindros would have a major impact against Toronto's salary cap than had been expected. The Star reported all money in a contract offer to Lindros must be guaranteed, making the signing of the center with a lengthy history of injuries a much riskier move. Lindros reportedly had been offered a one-year, $1.5 million contract by the Columbus Blue Jackets, who removed themselves from the running for his services. A native of London, Ontario, Lindros hoped to be traded to Toronto after a fallout with Philadelphia Flyers general manager Bob Clarke in 2000. After missing the entire 2000-01 season due to post-concussion syndrome and a contract dispute, Lindros instead was dealt to the New York Rangers in August 2001. The most heralded prospect since Mario Lemieux, Lindros was drafted first overall by the Quebec Nordiques in 1991 but vowed not to play for the struggling franchise, forcing a blockbuster trade to Philadelphia in July 1992 that involved seven players and $15 million going to the Nordiques, including 2003 Hart Trophy winner Peter Forsberg. Lindros himself won the Hart Trophy in 1995 but has not been the game-changing player envisioned by critics, partly because of numerous concussions and other injuries sustained due to his physical style of play. Lindros' younger brother Brett was forced into early retirement after just two seasons with the New York Islanders due to head injuries. A six-time All-Star, the 6-foot-4, 240-pound Lindros has scored 30 or more goals seven times during his 11-year career, including four 40-goal seasons. The 32-year-old enjoyed his best season in 1995-96, recording career highs of 47 goals, 68 assists and 115 points. In 678 career games with the Flyers and Rangers, Lindros has 356 goals, 461 assists and 1,285 penalty minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanDoug Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 Guess it's kinda cool that he finally gets to play in Toronto where he always wanted. But that crap he pulled when Quebec drafted him was BS. Keep your head up, Eric. :wink: d Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawn306 Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 Good riddance !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted August 11, 2005 Author Share Posted August 11, 2005 He is a shell of a player that he once was when he came in the league- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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