Flyers to retire Lindros' No. 88

No Philadelphia Flyer will wear No. 88 ever again.

The Flyers will retire Eric Lindros' jersey on Jan. 18, 2018 prior to a game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, the team announced Monday.

One of the most physically dominant players in NHL history, Lindros tallied 659 points in 486 career games with the Flyers, winning the Hart Trophy in the 1994-95 season, and carrying the team all the way to the 1997 Stanley Cup Final. The Big E was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame as part of the 2016 class.

The jersey retirement may seem like a long time coming, but the organization historically waits until a player is inducted into the Hall of Fame before retiring his jersey, according to Dave Isaac of the Courier-Post.

Lindros, of course, was touched by the decision.

"I am deeply humbled and honored that the Flyers are going to retire my jersey," said Lindros. "I am so thankful to the entire organization for this incredible recognition. I look forward to sharing this moment with my family, friends, teammates, and of course Flyers fans, who mean so much to me."

Lindros will join exclusive company as only the sixth Flyer to have his jersey retired. His No. 88 will join the numbers of Bernie Parent, Mark Howe, Barry Ashebee, Bill Barber, and Bobby Clarke in the Wells Fargo Center rafters.

"Eric has made an incredible and lasting impact on the Flyers organization, our fans, and the game of hockey as a whole," Flyers President Paul Holmgren said. "We could not be more proud to raise his number 88 to the rafters. We look forward to what is anticipated to be a historic night for the Flyers."