Eric Lindros apologizes for the mess as he walks ... encounter with the Stanley Cup came in 1997 when his Philadelphia Flyers were swept by the Detroit Red Wings in the final.

And according to Eric Lindros, the Flyers only have themselves to blame for how they "publicized the situation" to the point ...

With two points against the Washington Capitals in a 6-3 loss on Wednesday night, star rookie Matvei Michkov has officially etched his name in Philadelphia Flyers history. It’s been seven games.

He could've changed Eric Lindros' life ... the son's career that just can't be controlled. As the Flyers trade of Lindros to the Rangers is completed on Monday, and the old man/agent has completed ...

Neither did Bill Barber, Eric Lindros, Brian Propp, Ron Hextall or Claude Giroux. Or any of the standout rookies who played for the Philadelphia Flyers. But 19-year-old phenom Matvei Michkov might ...