Eric Lindros retired today, should he be in the hall of fame or not?

Question

Well, i guess we just heard. #88 retired.
As an Avs fan, i've always loved Lindros, not because he is actually a good player, but because I still cant believe the flyers sent so many players (Forsberg, Hextall, 2 first rounders, 15 M in cash amongst other things) for him. In my mind, the trade has always been one of the worst I've seen. However, there is no doubt in my mind that Lindros is a good player who is unlucky with injures. Nevertheless, do you think he belongs in the hockey hall of fame?

sorry, i didnot see the questions posted before me.

Answer 1

Lindros will be in the Hall of Fame, and most likely in his first year of eligibility
- Lindros has the 14th highest points per game average in NHL history (He was 5th before the Stevens hit).........everybody above him (aside from Sakic, and Yzerman).....is in the Hall of Fame
- 61% of the HHOF's members had shorter careers/played fewer games - so 'a short career' not an excuse
- averaged 1.5 ppg or higher in 4 seasons (consecutively as well) - only Gretzky and Lemieux can make that claim (Every player in NHL history who is eligible for the hall of Fame and averaged 1.5 points a game more than once - is in the Hall of Fame)
- 2nd highest points per game in the 90s behind Lemieux
- 1 Hart trophy (All players eligible for the Hall of Fame who have won the Hart Trophy except Al Rollins - are in the hall of Fame)
- 1 Pearson trophy ((All players eligible for the Hall of Fame who have won the Pearson Trophy - are in the hall of Fame)
- 6 NHL All-Star Games (All players eligible for the Hall of Fame who have played at least 6 all-star games - are in the hall of Fame)
- 1 NHL First Team All-Star
- 1 NHL Second Team All Star
- 1 Olympic Gold Medal
- 2 World Junior Goild Medals
- 1 Canada Cup Championship

Highest point per game average in Philadelphia Flyer History
Fastest Flyer to 150, 200 and 250 goals
Fastest Flyer to 500 points
Holds Flyer record for most goals in a game (4)
Holds Flyer record for most assists in a game (6)
Holds Flyer record for most points in the playoffs in a season (26)





Eric Lindros is the ONLY Centre in the Gretzky/Lemieux era to be an end of season all-star more than once.

Answer 2

Lindros was the best player in the world for quite a few years so yes. It's not quantity it's quality and even these last few years when he was healthy he was usually one of the best players on the ice. And Bobby Orr got in the hall of fame even though his career was cut short by injuries.

Answer 3

Heads up bro, you might not have seen it, but this question was asked 4 questions down from yours and 43 minutes ago. There are some great answers there, you might want to check them out: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AtFt_k8mHkXFTUxO.X_YlCBcxQt.;_ylv=3?qid=20071108190336AAtlArw

I'm leaning towards being all for Eric Lindros getting elected to the HOF though.

Answer 4

I dont want to repost mine but i would like to answer.

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Answer 5

Not unless they start letting in prople for wasting talent.

Answer 6

yeah!!!