Playing Career
Lindros was drafted in the 1994 NHL Entry Draft, 1st round, 9th overall by the New York Islanders.
After suffering a series of concussions, he was forced to retire on May 1, 1996 due to post-concussion syndrome after playing only 51 NHL games. Brett now works in Toronto for hedge fund Radiant Capital
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