Wow, very cool! Congratulations on that achievement as very few have had that experience!
Quebec had great teams and then of course went on to win cups as the Colorado Avalanche. I left Canada for Europe 22 years ago. That was the year that the Leafs traded Wendel Clarke for Mats Sundin.
A big moment in history was when Lindros refused to go there but Quebec got Forsberg ++++ In many ways it worked out better for them!
That is how I ended up with Quebec. I was one of the players involved in the Lindros trade. Here is an inside scoop you will never hear on ESPN. When Lindros refused to sign with Quebec, as 1st round draft pick, he sealed his fate. He was a targeted man in the NHL. There is a secret understanding that you never refuse your draft pick. He was targeted (physically) once he started playing in the league and suffered many concussions that ultimately ended his career early.
Wow, very cool! Congratulations on that achievement as very few have had that experience!
Quebec had great teams and then of course went on to win cups as the Colorado Avalanche. I left Canada for Europe 22 years ago. That was the year that the Leafs traded Wendel Clarke for Mats Sundin.
A big moment in history was when Lindros refused to go there but Quebec got Forsberg ++++ In many ways it worked out better for them!
That is how I ended up with Quebec. I was one of the players involved in the Lindros trade. Here is an inside scoop you will never hear on ESPN. When Lindros refused to sign with Quebec, as 1st round draft pick, he sealed his fate. He was a targeted man in the NHL. There is a secret understanding that you never refuse your draft pick. He was targeted (physically) once he started playing in the league and suffered many concussions that ultimately ended his career early.
So you were on of the +++what a great experience. Yes I'm sure that he regretted not going there.
These hits are mostly suspensions now!
I remember that hit! Really interesting to hear some backstory from someone who has been there @jetblake.
Oh OK. great!