Flyers TV Original: "88"

[@scriptkittee]

I had the pleasure over his time in Philadelphia, of meeting Mr. Lindros face to face multiple times around town at different events. To say he is a quality individual is an understatement. The best way I can describe him is something my grandmother used to say when she met people and had a good first impression. Eric Lindros is good people. God Bless him and his family.

[@laalki80]

He seems like a good dude. Also a first line center that decked Lyle Odelein.

[@TheEwokExplorer]

yes he was always very friendly, polite and genuinely cared about the fans. He took the time to spend with us and performed for us, often to his own detriment. Happy to see him make peace with Flyers and be in their and the hockey hall of fame where he belongs.

[@mikewhite4560]

From PERSONAL Experience: A HORRIBLE Late Night TIP in a Center City Restaurant with a Party of 20.....15%.....LOL

[@mygirlpiper]

Seems like the whole Lindros Flyers era was a blink of a eye " man I miss that "88" in a Flyers uniform" - He was an incredible talent and will always be a Philadelphia Flyer !!!

[@TMcd22]

Lisa Moreno it sucks his career ended early

[@violetbrown2372]

For his size, he was pretty graceful.

[@nikspades2645]

Lindros was a god in my house and forever will be he will never be forgotten. A true Flyer

[@PattyBandAidz]

Truth bud...love how this other dude who commented calls u an idiot but can't spell YOU'RE correctly ....

[@jimritzheimer7465]

Lindros was the greatest and most exciting flyer ever. We were so lucky to have him here in Philly

[@laalki80]

@Beatle Toons *You're. Idiot.

[@codeman1419]

I hear you, huge reason i became a flyers fan. Of course Lindros is one of my 8 Flyers jerseys. Really sad his career ended early

[@BxGxW]

@@jimritzheimer7465 he was a menace, a one man wrecking crew. forever a philly legend.

[@matt6121]

Some hate him, but I love lightning rods and think they can help teams. He was the best power forward ever. Miss 88, wish I wasn’t so young when he played.

[@Andy-ty2ni]

happy to see him in good health and with his family...!....i hear he is a nice man too!

[@paulie98vr6]

If only we had some better goaltending when Big E was wreaking havoc on the ice. Could’ve had a Cup or two in my opinion. I miss watching him play so much. Glad he is in good standing with the organization and fans for the most part. He truly was one of the greatest ever and a shame we couldn’t win the Cup with him and the Legion of Doom line.

[@billyrock8305]

Eric is total class. A great man and a great hockey superstar. 🏒

[@TMcd22]

Beatle Toons shut the fuck up you piece of shit

[@TheEwokExplorer]

awww his kids are cute. it’s good to see the Big E happy in retirement

[@BOCUC79]

Im itallian im flyers fan from 20 years thanks this guy.....thanks Erik The king

[@Ahenkel36]

Best time in hockey ever!!!

[@petemcfeet28]

Was there anyone that could change the momentum of a game in a shift or two quicker than Eric? A few thunderous hits, a goal and a fight and all on the same shift or two. I don't think I will ever see a single player capable of taking the wind out of the other team so quickly ever again. When Eric was playing, he was amazing. When he was playing with a mean on, he was terrifying.

[@TongueTiedNtwisted]

Thanks Eric for the memories

[@MARALAGO2024]

Beast.

[@michaelthompson1287]

Miss the big Man!!! Thank you for those memories E!!! Love you!!!

[@michaeljr8036]

Just watching this hits the heart! I'm a Flyer for life! Anyone that's a true Flyers fan from the area knows what Flyers hockey and Flyers spirit is! LET'S GO FLYERS!!!

[@hockeymann88]

Thanks for the memories Big E.

[@TheEwokExplorer]

The Big E brought so many epic memories to us Philly fans over the years. From his thunderous check crushing opponents into the boards rattling the Spectrum and First Union Center to his many goals and assists and a quite a few great fights too. He could do it all. Watching the most dominant player also fight and hold his own against HWs like Chris Simon and Marty McSorley was really something. Will never forget watching him manhandle the Rangers Jeff Beukeboom as if he was a small guy and he wasn’t. Lindros was a beast in his day but that style of play catches up with everyone sadly.

[@michaelacquaviva8000]

Never seen anyone that big on skates before...just think what he would’ve accomplished if he wasn’t injured so much...still had a great career regardless...me and my dad had season tickets for his entire career...had the pleasure of talking to him a couple of times...really a humble soft spoken man...also autographed a picture for me...great memories that I will never forget...thank you sir...

[@chizorama]

He lived by the sword & died by the sword, that's why he was awesome to watch.

[@bigbear8832]

Greatest Power forward is right! All time Favorite right here!!!

[@patlyons8588]

Plain & Simple 88 was the ALL AROUND BEST FLYER IN TEAM HISTORY. HE SCORED,ASSISTED, POWERPLAY,SHORTHAND, HE DOUBLE SHIFTED, HE FOUGHT,HE WAS THE ENFORCER, HE WAS EVERYTHING THERE WAS FLYER

[@hockeyfanism]

Subtle and great editing sequence between 1:25 to 1:40. These are the "little" moments that make a piece so memorable. Whoever did this, thank you.

[@tricky92x]

First 5 seasons were just pure hockey bliss. That's what I'll remember.

[@BDuffProductions]

The most exciting, electrifying player to wear the orange and black. Whenever he was on the ice, the arena would buzz. He spoiled my generation, because it absolutely hasn't been even close to that exciting since he left.

[@whoopdattrick9390]

The reason I rock all Bauer to this day with that small bit of tape on my stick

[@joaquingonzalo1945]

Best power forward to play the NHL

[@rolandkennedy80]

He would destroy ppl in today's age. Could you imagine going back for the puck and no one's slowing him down.......?

[@laalki80]

They could've at least ironed the 88 before raising it in a spotlight.

[@bigfootjuice8832]

Eric Lindros is one of the best human beings I have had the pleasure of being in the same room with

[@Jimmyfly215]

went to this game. simply incredible moment.

[@XxxP3RM4FR13DxxX]

Love my 88 jerseys 😀

[@messngretz]

I was completely bummed when we lost out on Lindros in '92 - Larry effin Bertuzzi. Imagine facing Messier & Lindros up the middle every night? Still, I wouldn't have changed a thing, the Rangers won the Cup two years later.

[@vanillagorilla8236]

I like the part were he hugs ron jeremy

[@chrisRyder77]

My best player 👏👍💪

[@phillyfan410]

Great video

[@JasonVoorhees1946_]

Respect

[@will_ashbless]

I will debate it with anyone. There has never been a player with his combination of attributes, and that goes to the present day. A total warrior, he had a mean streak on the ice but was compassionate off of it. Think of 88, 66, or 99 in today's NHL....

[@geoffbarker5669]

Eric Lindros was a dominant player of his age. I lived in Philly from 87 to 94 so I watched his first few years Actually, Gordie Howe was the greatest all around player of all time and he had the same attributes but was more dominant and was more durable......

[@whoopdattrick9390]

Wrecking ball with superstar skill ...there’s only one Eric Lindros

[@michaelbartholomew3866]

Can you imagine what Lindros could do in today’s NHL?

[@larryroberts9092]

Lindros would be untouchable in today's game. The only way they could stop him was to hold and hook him. Great, great dominant player.

[@patrickolivier1]

He would be like Alex Ovechkin I think

[@matt6121]

@@patrickolivier1 way better. Not even close.

[@malkinmalone]

He’s too slow for todays game. He would be left in the dust.

[@chizorama]

@@malkinmalone Everybody was slower because you couldn't pass over two lines. The players of the 90's would thrive in the modern league. Bure was every bit of a skater that McDavid is, let that fuel your denial.

[@michaeldevito7099]

I definitely agree. Best game in the world 🌎

[@fernmccreary2729]

That kids actually a pretty good skater

[@xtraplayer7281]

7:10 "Its the best game in the world" Well, it used to be......

[@Michael-fw5ef]

The talent level isnt beter today than in Lindros' time or Gretzky's time or Howe's time. Lindros has to be polite and say that, but trust me, Howe and Gretzky and Lindros would absolutely dominate in today's game. They would outshine everyone. In baseball, Babe Ruth would still be the best even today. Stars are special for a reason.

[@theterrar3566]

Not sure about Howe or Ruth but Lindros would absolutely dominate today's NHL.

[@stpierreorama]

The talent level is far superior today. The gap in skill level amongst the players is slimmer than ever. The training and nutrition science has gotten much better. I'm sure the star players like Howe or gretzky would adapt if they were in today's era but there is no way in hell they would be as dominant as they were in their day. The players today are too good to let anybody shine that bright. Think if it this way, can you imagine crosby, mcdavid, or ovetchkin playing in Gordie Howes era!? They would embarrass the whole league.

[@PS-gr5wh]

@Beatle Toons as someone that was not a fan of Lindros, mostly cause he was a baby b!tch...I have to say Lindros was not a dirty player. He was a hitter and laid people out but all within the rules. If anything his career was ended due to dirty hits he received to the head. I don't recall him ending anyone's career.

[@chizorama]

@Beatle Toons Awe, physical hockey obviously offends your tender feelings. The thing that's watered down this sport is that the league accommodates them. Maybe try watching baseball or soccer.

[@martinlebreton6391]

true, if the former players had the technology and training methods of today they would do just as good. look at mcdavid he is good ok. but barely better than crosby.

[@violetbrown2372]

Scott Stevens most certainly "stood him up!"

[@dlwst44]

Violet Brown the one guy who could

[@vanillagorilla8236]

Once, that's all it took. Lindros ran hi over 40 times. Some can't take a hit...

[@craigborth8047]

@@vanillagorilla8236 lindros ran him over relatively clean every time. Stevens needed “one”, and that “one” similar to the one on kariya shoulda got him suspended for a season at least or worse

[@thomascramer7081]

I was there super cool ngl

[@phantomstratocaster]

i would take Lindros first pick any era

[@chrisbauman2562]

Ya but you could also breath on him and he'd get a concussion

[@sonjajane4426]

Awwwwwww ... too cute ... with toilet paper stuffed into his hockey ...

[@That90sShow]

Now your mickey mouse franchise pretends they like Eric?

[@G_Ellis606]

He looks 58 years old...

[@canadaboy999]

Was Bobby Clarke involved in this celebration?

[@ghytgb]

His head looks like a hot air balloon. Scotty wrecked him 🤣

[@ghytgb]

Cheapest player ever. Glad Scotty wrecked him. Glad he never touched the cup.

[@renecruz3810]

🦅🔔Philadelphia🏒Flyers!🥅88 ("Crazy 8's/Legion Of Doom")!🤘

[@renecruz3810]

It's unfortunate Bobby Clarke & Eric Lindros had a big ass falling out with all the Hockey Dr's Concussions issues he had especially when Scott Stevens basically ended his career in the playoffs when my Flyers were up 3 games to 1 vs. Devs & still choked again in the championship playoff round in order to get to the Lord Stanley's Cup finals! Eventhough when he recovered, he wasn't the same after that when he went to Rangers, Maple Leafs & Stars, he had a mean streak when he changed his style of game, but unfortunately he didn't take us to the Stanley Cup Promised Land that he promised us Flyer fans when he was crying @ the ESPY's Award for best sportsmanship! Too fucking bad, it made me pissed-off, just like when they traded away Mike Richards & Jeff Carter!

[@dragonlips2005]

Stevens ended his career as a Flyer. He still had some productive years with the Rags and the Leafs. He did take us to the Finals, but one guy doesn't make a team. Clarke didn't know how to build a winning team. C'mon, Hextall was letting in back-breaking goals from the parking lot. He was washed up. Aside of Dejardians, who did they have back on D? Mcgillis? Dykhuis? These guys were terrible. It's a team sports. The record shows Lindros did his part in making them a viable contender. Can't say that about the rest of them.

[@Scootermcgruder]

@@dragonlips2005 Bro your comment about Hextall letting in back breaking goals from the parking lot had me in stiches!😂😂😂. So sad that it's true but I seriously laughed for like 10 min

[@chizorama]

@@dragonlips2005 Chris Therien was good, but not great, never had the goalie they needed, to this day.

[@dragonlips2005]

@@chizorama Therien was a 5th or 6th D man. I’ve never seen a softer 230lb player in my life. He never learned to use his size. Zero offensive production. He was trash. Outside of Dejardians and an aging Coffey for a short time, they had NOTHING on the blue line. Clarke tried to win it all with 1 line, bad D and a terrible goalie. The fact that they got as far as they did speaks volumes for how good Lindros was.

[@chizorama]

@@dragonlips2005 Don't forget Brindy, but I hear ya on Therien, I guess playing with Desjardins made him look better than he was.

[@renecruz3810]

Too bad the '97 Red Wings took his Lord Stanley's Cup!

[@violetbrown2372]

They were a better team!