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NHL #1 draft pick Eric Lindros rejects Quebec Nordiques' offer of a 10-year, $50 million contract

The Eric Lindros trade was the culmination of a holdout by Eric Lindros from the Quebec Nordiques of the National Hockey League (NHL).

The Eric Lindros trade was the culmination of a holdout by Eric Lindros from the Quebec Nordiques of the National Hockey League (NHL). The Nordiques selected Lindros in the 1991 NHL entry draft with the first overall selection, but Lindros refused to play for them. After holding out from Quebec for a year, the Nordiques agreed to two trades involving Lindros at the onset of the 1992 NHL entry draft, one with the Philadelphia Flyers and one with the New York Rangers. An arbitrator ruled in favour of the Flyers on June 30, 1992.

Lindros played for the Flyers until 2001. He was awarded the Hart Memorial Trophy as the league's Most Valuable Player in 1995, while tying for the scoring lead.

Historical Significance

The Eric Lindros trade was the culmination of a holdout by Eric Lindros from the Quebec Nordiques of the National Hockey League (NHL).

Key People

Eric Lindros

Athlete

Canadian ice hockey player

– present

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened on October 2, 1991?
The Eric Lindros trade was the culmination of a holdout by Eric Lindros from the Quebec Nordiques of the National Hockey League (NHL). The Nordiques selected Lindros in the 1991 NHL entry draft with the first overall selection, but Lindros refused to play for them. After holding out from Quebec for a year, the Nordiques agreed to two trades involving Lindros at the onset of the 1992 NHL entry draft, one with the Philadelphia Flyers and one with the New York Rangers.
Why is NHL #1 draft pick Eric Lindros rejects Quebec Nordiques' offer of a 10-year, ... significant?
The Eric Lindros trade was the culmination of a holdout by Eric Lindros from the Quebec Nordiques of the National Hockey League (NHL).
Who was involved in NHL #1 draft pick Eric Lindros rejects Quebec Nordiques' offer of a 10-year, ...?
Key figures include Eric Lindros (Athlete).

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