Big E Lands In Big Apple (Aug. 17) - After 15 months of waiting, Eric Lindros' arrival in the Big Apple is official. TSN's Gord Miller reports the league has confirmed the deal, meaning Lindros is now the property of the New York Rangers. The Big E has not officially signed his contract, but a news conference is tentatively scheduled for Monday afternoon. TSN has also learned that Lindros' salary will not be insured for the first year of the contract should he suffer a concussion during the season. Lindros was in Montreal on Friday for more tests with a doctor familiar to Rangers GM Glen Sather. Results from those tests are not expected until Monday. The Philadelphia Flyers get forward Jan Hlavac, defenceman Kim Johnsson, highly touted forward prospect Pavel Brendl and a draft choice in exchange for Lindros, a talented 28-year-old centre with a history of concussions. It is believed the base salary is just under $3 million for the first season with the balance tied into incentives. The deal would become guaranteed once No. 88 completes an injury-free season. The Rangers will host the Flyers for a preseason game on Sept. 20 and visit First Union Center for an exhibition game on Sept. 23. The two teams meet for their first regular season game on Nov. 14 at Madison Square Garden. The New York Post is reporting that the New York Rangers are no closer to acquiring free agent Brett Hull. The Post reports that Glen Sather has yet to make Hull a single offer.