Flashback: The Epic Lindros Trade of 1992: A Game-Changer or a Blunder?

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Exploring the iconic Lindros trade of ’92 that shook the NHL community to its core!

On this day in 1992, the Flyers agreed with the Nordiques to acquire Eric Lindros in exchange for Peter Forsberg, Ron Hextall, Mike Ricci, Kerry Huffman, Steve Duchesne, Chris Simon, '93 1st (Jocelyn Thibault), '94 1st (Nolan Baumgartner), and $15 million cash
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Summary

  • The Lindros trade in ’92 remains the biggest trade tree in NHL history, impacting over 720 players
  • The immediate reaction to the trade was one of shock and disbelief, with hindsight adding layers of incredulity
  • Retrospectively, some feel that the trade could have been a win for Quebec even with a narrower exchange
  • The aftermath saw the Flyers embark on a 9-year playoff run, clinching 2 cups

ZebZ – The Trade Tree

It’s also the biggest trade tree in NHL history, affecting over 720 players before it finally died out over 20 years later

Thrallsbuttplug – Initial Shock

What was the immediate reaction to this trade if anyone was around to remember? Seems crazy in hindsight with the names going back to the Nordiques

hugentnopkins – Quebec’s Narrow Win

In retrospect that trade could have been just Forsberg for Lindros and it still could have been viewed as a win for Quebec, albeit by a very narrow margin

DrexellGames – Playoff Success

Started a 9 year playoff run with winning 2 cups over that time span