Lindros vs Flyers Medical Meltdown | Philadelphia Flyers News

Eric Lindros and the Flyers had a toxic relationship that started with a near-fatal medical error in 1999, when his collapsed lung was misdiagnosed — nearly sending him on a deadly flight. Things spiraled further in 2000 when his concussion was downgraded from Grade Two to Grade One by team staff, exposing a pattern of negligence. Frustrated, Lindros spoke out, prompting GM Bob Clarke to strip him of the captaincy — a move framed as needing a healthy leader but signaling the end of their partnership. Despite returning for the playoffs only to suffer another brutal hit, Lindros ultimately walked away, traded to New York after seeking a fresh start — all because the Flyers’ front office refused to admit they’d botched his care. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ce9052ab5897693c