Eric Lindros started his National Hockey League career with the Philadelphia Flyers during the 1992-93 NHL season. Lindros captured the Hart Memorial Trophy and Lester B. Pearson Award after the lockout shortened 1994-95 NHL season.

Later in his career, Lindros joined the New York Rangers via trade. He signed with his hometown Toronto Maple Leafs for the 2005?06 NHL season. He finished his career with the Dallas Stars.

Lindros officially announced his retirement on November 8, 2007, in London, Ontario.