Does anyone else find this to be a suprising career move by Lindros and maybe out of character? Seems he will retire and have a big hand in the NHLPA. He, to me, just doesn't fit the bill for NHLPA work. I just always found him to be a big ego guy and not a great teammate, to go from that persona to one where he is a big face of the players just seems odd to me. Something I might expect out of Keith Primeau but not Eric Lindros.
Thoughts?
2007-09-09 05:50:59 · 11 answers · asked by Bob Loblaw 7 in Sports ➔ Hockey
Bob, couldn't agree with you more. I hope Lindros just cuts all ties with the NHL. I think there would be strong player opposition to that as well.
On a side note, what qualifications does he have to work with the NHLPA? As far as I know, he has no college education....which I think would be a necessity in such a job. With the amount of money hockey players make and with the recent NHLPA problems, I would expect players to be very picky about anyone and everyone associated with that association.
2007-09-09 12:27:17 · answer #1 · answered by Babber420 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He was Philadelphia's player rep from 1996-1999. He was very unhappy with the way things were done during the 1994-95 debacle and has a pretty big voice since then.
The oxymoronic part about this is that the NHLPA has never been a fan of Lindros' antics with having his parents (non-NHLPA authorized agents at the time - don't know about now) controlling his dealings in the past rather than a registered agent.
Babber
Lindros, like many NHL players, completed a degree while he was playing
2007-09-09 15:03:05 · answer #2 · answered by Like I'm Telling You Who I A 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
That kind of surprises me as well. Aside from the qualifications that other people have stated one other thing comes to mind. I have not heard a great deal of controversy or much else from or about Lindros since he left Philly. Is that because he was out of my local area or because he began to grow up a little bit? The kid was coddled and told how good he was his entire life. He was clearly a spoiled brat when he was drafted and that continued through his early career, perhaps he managed to gain a little humility and maturity through some of the realities he faced in his NHL career.
2007-09-10 01:21:16 · answer #3 · answered by Lubers25 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He has seen the business side of hockey since he was a kid. I can't believe he would do worse than the Nhlpa has over the last five years. Sports Unions are useless because they do not act as the sole bargaining agent for players. If they did they would be more effective and ticket prices would be way down. It is player agents who bleed the money out of the fans pockets. Though, getting a player into the league is a pretty valuable service.
2007-09-09 16:24:34 · answer #4 · answered by Tim O 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Actually though it kinda fits his Big Ego. He can say look at me I am now one of the top guys in the NHLPA, meaning he is one of the top guys in the Union of Hockey players. So now rather then just think he is the top of his team, he is top of the LEAGUE. Just have to see that big Picture ego thing and it all makes sense. Seriously though I hope he helps the Union some, because where it is it needs the help.
2007-09-09 16:29:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
You may be surprised. Lindros has always looked out for himself when dealing with teams and owners. He has the ability to challenge those in power and it may serve the PA well....
2007-09-09 13:16:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, it does seem odd Lindros doing things for others doesn't it. Maybe he's found god or a religious girlfriend.
2007-09-09 13:10:31 · answer #7 · answered by PuckDat 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Well Bob, I agree with your assessment of his ego but I ask to consider another possibility.
The fact that he never neared his potential as a player could have affected him enough to change his personality to the point where he is better suited for what he plans to do with the NHLPA.
Failing to live up to one's potential and hearing so many people express it can be motivating.
2007-09-09 13:09:43 · answer #8 · answered by Awesome Bill 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Some people before me stated most-of what I have to say.
He grew up. / He's more intelligent than people think. / He loves the game. / I believe he's learned from his own mistakes and has the players best interest at heart.
2007-09-10 20:42:20 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on what role they give him. He seems to be fairly articulate, and has the aesthetics to be credible in a PR role. Doesn't mean I'd want to give him the keys to the vault, but I can see a pupose for him to be there.
I've never heard what position he was supposed to fill, did you?
2007-09-09 13:09:45 · answer #10 · answered by cme 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋