Eric Lindros Reflects on His Return to Quebec City

TLDREric Lindros discusses his return to Quebec City and sets the record straight about his decision not to play for the Quebec Nordiques. He also talks about the misconceptions surrounding his relationship with the city and expresses his love for Quebec.

Key insights

⚡️Eric Lindros returned to Quebec City for a peewee tournament and received a warm reception from the crowd.

🗣️Lindros clarifies that his decision not to play for the Quebec Nordiques had nothing to do with the culture or people of Quebec, but rather with the team's owner.

💔Lindros regrets that his decision caused his family to be unfairly targeted by the media.

🏒Lindros shares his fond memories of playing hockey in Quebec as a child and acknowledges the beauty of the city.

🚫Lindros emphasizes that he would not have played for the Quebec Nordiques even if Marcel Aubut was not the team's owner.

Q&A

Why did Eric Lindros choose not to play for the Quebec Nordiques?

Lindros did not want to play for the team's owner, Marcel Aubut. His decision was not influenced by the culture or people of Quebec.

How did the media portray Eric Lindros during the controversy?

The media spun the story to create a negative image of Lindros, often focusing on his family and unfairly targeting them.

Did Eric Lindros regret his decision not to play for the Quebec Nordiques?

Lindros does not regret his decision, as it was based on his personal choice and principles.

Did Eric Lindros have any qualms about wearing the Quebec Nordiques jersey during an interview?

Lindros had no qualms about wearing the jersey, as he separates the team from its owner.

Would Eric Lindros have played for the Quebec Nordiques if Marcel Aubut was not the owner?

No, Lindros would still have chosen not to play for the team, regardless of who the owner was.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Eric Lindros returned to Quebec City for a peewee tournament.

01:23Lindros clarifies that his decision not to play for the Quebec Nordiques was not influenced by the culture or people of Quebec.

03:23Lindros reflects on the unfair portrayal of him and his family in the media during the controversy.

04:57Lindros discusses an interview where he wore the Quebec Nordiques jersey and explains that he separates the team from its owner.

05:49Lindros emphasizes that he would not have played for the Quebec Nordiques even if Marcel Aubut was not the team's owner.