Lindros To Retire A Nord

[Prototype]

The offseason was a buzz in Quebec about the arrival of "The Next One". And before the first puck was dropped, Eric Lindros was traded to Tampa Bay.

On the verge of retirement, and unable to actually dress for the team before his big announcement tomorrow, the Quebec Nordique have reacquired the rights to one of the games best big men, in exchange for the league minimum cap transfer of $0.01M.

"We owed it to our fans," claimed GM Prottotype, "we owed it to Eric Lindros, and we owed it to the history, and future of the CPHL to make sure Eric Lindros retired in a Quebec Nordique jersey."

Eric leaves the CPHL with 360 regular season games under his belt, 122 goals, 163 assists, 285 points and 616 penalty minutes over 6 seasons with the Leafs, Rangers, Panthers, Flyers, Bruins, Blues, Devils, Wild, and Bolts.

"We will be honoring Eric, after he makes it official tomorrow, by retiring his jersey to the rafters of the Colisee Saturday night when we host the New Jersey Devils." pronounced Prottotype.

The league was quite clear that Lindros would not be able to suit up for the Nords game against the Flames on Thursday, he would however be the first jersey to be retired on a CPHL team's roster page. An huge honour, no matter who you are.

The Quebec Nordique would like to thank Eric Lindros for his contributions to the team, even if it's been for a few laughs along the way. Thanks #88.

[CMPunk]

Classy move by the Nordiques.

The Blues would like to thank Eric for his service to the organization. Eric played his final full season with the Blues, where he contributed 10G-19A 29PTS and 151 PIM in all 84 games.

[KevanGuy]

The Bruins would like to congratulate Eric on a great CPHL career. We would particularly like to thank him for his contributions to our 2005 Cup winning team (had an assist in game 7).

[Sylvanfan]

I say good riddance you loser. Move back into your parents basement and let them continue to ruin your life.

But nice move by the Nords.

[HalifaxDrunk]

I'm sorry, am I missing something? Why is Eric retiring a Nord? They traded for him then moved him without a game played. Is this somehow due to the original NHL Quebec team drafting of him?

So Eric is gonna have his CPHL Nordique jersey retired and he never even wore one? I'm confused....

[I wanna be like Miikka]

Originally Posted by Sylvanfan

I say good riddance you loser. Move back into your parents basement and let them continue to ruin your life.

That was awesome, still laughing a bit

[Prototype]

Originally Posted by HalifaxDrunk

So Eric is gonna have his CPHL Nordique jersey retired and he never even wore one? I'm confused....

It's more a respect move than anything, and the fact that he never wanted to play for the Nordique. Just adds to the flavour of the CPHL.

As far as him not playing a game for us, believe me when I said that I tried every angle with one of the HO members, and they decided to stay within the rules of the CPHL, which I can fully respect.

[Hanna Sniper]

I think it's pretty funny and clever, poetic move by the Nords when you think about it. beautiful

Not sure why the league is going to honour him though

[Prototype]

Originally Posted by Hanna Sniper

I think it's pretty funny and clever, poetic move by the Nords when you think about it. beautiful

Not sure why the league is going to honour him though

It was something that I inquired about. The league was more than happy to go ahead with my request, for a small price.

[JiriHrdina]

The league has actually selected 3 other players that will also see their jerseys retired - those will be announced at some point in the future.

[Sylvanfan]

Brain Holzinger, Ziggy Paffy, and Mario Lemieux?

[KevanGuy]

Originally Posted by Sylvanfan

Brain Holzinger, Ziggy Paffy, and Mario Lemieux?

YES!

[Radically Red]

What no Rasmussen... Bob Reichel !!!!

[looooob]

better be Palffy

although obviously at some point the Sabres will have to consider retiring the jerseys of Wade Belak and Rusty Fedotenko