Damn you, future! Lindros set to retire.

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Saying Goodbye To Eric Lindros [Eric Lindros]
Published 11/7/2007 by Leitch at Deadspin
... , and he surely isn't particularly popular in Philadelphia (the Eric Lindros of sports towns, The 700 Level says), but mostly, we suspect he'll be known as the guy who had about 50 concussions and a collapsed lung. In a league full of indestructible robots, Lindros had the misfortune of actually getting hurt. That'll do ya in. ...

Think Ed Werder was proud?
Published 11/7/2007 by Chip's Moody Blues at Uwe Blog
... Why aren't the Rangers in the mix? Would anyone miss Edinson Volquez?****Emmitt Smith had better learn to fall back on that degree at got at Florida. Oops.****T.R. Sullivan has a new mailbag up. Just shows that A) Rangers fans have no clue as to the actual direction GM Jon Daniels is taking this team; B) Rangers fans don't really watch or keep up with baseball; C) I don't like Rangers fans, in general.****Former Stars great Eric Lindros retires.****Kid brother takes down big brother. Middle brother laughs. ...

There's a New Regular at Koo Koo Bananas
Published 11/7/2007 by HabsFan29 at Four Habs Fans
... in New York highlighted by his 8th (!) concussion, other assorted injuries, and what might be any player's downfall, playing with the Leafs. He would end his career in a Stars uniform, or at least on the Stars' IR. He'll now put his battered noggin to use for the NHLPA.So much potential. So much of it wasted. That's what we remember.What's your Lindros memory? Let's hear it in the comments.Career statsHall Worthy? (Going Five Hole)Damn you, future! (The 700 Level)

Ren's Ten: Hug-able Humpday Links
Published 11/7/2007 by Ren McCormack at Hugging Harold Reynolds
... Small Team Hopes for Big Kobe Dream (The Serious Tip/Epic Carnival)Sage Steele (Porn Name): Q&A with ESPN Reporter/Anchor Sage Steele - Part One (Scott Van Pelt Style) Well Deserved (Check out the EXCELLENT FNL piece I wanted to link last week): Shorty Goes National! (Milk Was a Bad Choice) Wait, he wasn't already?: Damn you, future! Lindros set to retire. (The 700 Level) Spread ...

Lindros: Hockey hero or disappointment?
Published 11/8/2007 by DC Sports Chick at On Frozen Blog
... Mad Mike isn’t exactly what I would call the voice of reason, but even Flyers fans wouldn’t argue with his sentiments. The700Level commented on Lindros’ retirement with similar feelings: ...

Buys and Sells: November 8th
Published 11/8/2007 by Kevin at Barry Melrose Rocks
... Solid Sell: Eric Lindros' Hall of Fame chances. A lot has been made in recent days about Lindros' chances at the Hall since it was leaked a few days ago that he would be retiring. Lindros is simply another in a long line of #1 draft picks who have yet to live up to the massive hype surrounding them. He will likely be remembered most for the shenanigans in Quebec and his uncanny attraction to concussions. What's lost in all of this is that Lindros was always a solid NHLer, who showed flashes of brilliance but due to many different reasons was never able to live up to ...