Lindros entered the league on draft night ’91 as its most hyped prospect and its most controversial. But now that he's officially headed to the Hockey Hall of Fame, it's about time you met the real Eric Lindros. The Aftermath By the NHL Draft in 1992, there were many teams vying for Lindros via trade. An ingrate. More recently, Lindros has shared that his decision was more about then-owner Marcel Aubut. For decades he's been called spoiled, overhyped, arrogant and a loser.

Lindros keeps talking, and so does Aubut. Apparently, Lindros knew things about Aubut that he didn’t approve of (or was an “open secret” in Canada that no one spoke of) and just didn’t want to play for him. The former owner he is referring to is Marcel Aubut - who recently resigned as president of the Canadian Olympic Committee as a result of a sexual harassment scandal. Why anyone would have a problem with Eric Lindros exercising such basic fundamental rights I really dont know but yes, a great many unaware of the situations, hidden agendas' at play attacked the Lindros's, unfairly painting Eric as an arrogant, self entitled Brat, who's parents & agent were completely out of line.

Ruling that the handshake is as mighty as the pen, an arbitrator, Lawrence Bertuzzi, decided that Marcel Aubut, president of the Quebec Nordiques, had traded Eric Lindros … Aubut said he guessed it was the first time someone had crossed the Lindros family. Selected first overall by the Quebec Nordiques in 1991, Lindros refused to play for the team and owner Marcel Aubut (who has recently been accused of harassment).Lindros … No, not fans in Philadelphia or New York City but the rabid collective in Quebec City. Eric Lindros’s brain is different. Eric Lindros was perhaps the most heralded junior-hockey player in history -- at just 18 years old, he was 6-foot-4 and 225 pounds. More specifically, Eric’s mother, Bonnie. His family and his agent had told the hapless Quebec Nordiques, who had the … Eric Lindros …

Quebec owner, Marcel Aubut gave the Flyers owner Ed Snider Eric Lindros’ phone number. He says he didn’t want to play for Quebec owner Marcel Aubut. Eric Bryan Lindros (/ ˈ l ɪ n d r ɒ s /; born February 28, 1973) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. Eric Lindros apologizes for the mess as he walks past the three baby car seats at the door and pushes a child’s toy out of the way with his foot. The legal counsel to Lindros denied all of those allegations and Lindros himself has since stated that the reason he refused to play there had to do with owner and president Marcel Aubut. The legal counsel to Lindros denied all of those allegations and Lindros himself has since stated that the reason he refused to play there had to do with owner and president Marcel Aubut.

20 years ago, Eric Lindros had to face his harshest critics. Demonized. By the NHL Draft in 1992, there were many teams vying for Lindros via trade. Greedy would have been the perfect description of the dealings of Quebec president Marcel Aubut, who turned out to be a literal two-timer in dealing with …

Eric Lindros’s brain is different. He says he didn’t want to play for Quebec owner Marcel Aubut. Lindros refused to … Eric Lindros would've been zero news if it were for any other team than a french-canadian.

For Bertuzzi, that was the act of good faith required in finalizing a deal. For Bertuzzi, that was the act of good faith required in finalizing a deal. Eric didnt want to play in a failing organization who was heading for bankruptcy, and also he was a … Aubut has been at the center of controversy since then, most recently for a sexual harassment scandal. Asking for a trade or refusing to sign draft papers are somewhat common.

Lindros was referring to former Nordiques owner Marcel Aubut and the allegations of sexual harassment made against him last fall when he was … Quebec owner, Marcel Aubut gave the Flyers owner Ed Snider Eric Lindros’ phone number. It was less about the culture and the city as it was about co-owner Marcel Aubut and whether they could maximize Lindros’ marketing potential in that market. Share … Ultimately, the key driving factor as to why Bertuzzi awarded to the Flyers came down to one thing. According to Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press, Lindros says he doesn't regret the decision, stating that the "true colors" were shown down the line. When the Nordiques drafted future NHL superstar Eric Lindros in the 1991 draft, Lindros refused to play for the team.