Lindros was born in London, Ontario, and grew up playing hockey in the Greater Toronto Area. He was a standout player from a young age, and was drafted first overall in the 1991 NHL Entry Draft by the Quebec Nordiques. He refused to play for the Nordiques, and was eventually traded to the Philadelphia Flyers.
Lindros was an immediate success with the Flyers, and quickly became one of the most dominant players in the league. He was a physical force, and was known for his size and strength. He was also a great scorer, and was a consistent point producer. He was a six-time All-Star, and won the Hart Memorial Trophy as the league's most valuable player in 1995.
Unfortunately, Lindros' career was plagued by injuries. He suffered multiple concussions, and was forced to miss significant amounts of time. He was eventually traded to the New York Rangers in 2001, and played for the Toronto Maple Leafs and Dallas Stars before retiring in 2007.
Despite his injuries, Lindros was one of the most dominant players of his era. He was a physical force, and a great scorer. He was a six-time All-Star, and won the Hart Memorial Trophy in 1995. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2016, and his legacy will live on for generations to come.
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