Yeah. That's right.
- hscesq

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I wonder why Chicago didn't extend Waite.

Qui ca?

MONTREAL -- Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin announced Thursday the appointment of Stéphane Waite as goaltending coach for the organization. As per club policy, financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

“Stéphane Waite has over 30 years of experience as a goaltending coach, including the past 10 seasons with the Chicago Blackhawks organization. He contributed to two Stanley Cup championships with the Blackhawks during his tenure working closely with two different goaltenders, namely Antti Niemi and Corey Crawford. We are very pleased to welcome Stéphane in our organization. He has a vast experience, and a thorough knowledge of our local market and we are convinced that our goaltenders will benefit from his expertise and his work ethic,” indicated Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin.

In 2012-13, Stéphane Waite completed his 10th season as goaltending coach with the Chicago Blackhawks and helped the team hoist the Stanley Cup on two occasions since joining the Hawks’ coaching staff in 2003-2004. Over the past season, Chicago goaltenders Corey Crawford and Ray Emery earned the William B. Jennings Trophy awarded to the goaltenders with the best goals against average in the NHL. Prior to joining the Chicago organization, he served as Sherwood Hockey’s Pro goaltender representative (2001-04). He was also a goaltending consultant for IMG Hockey (2000-2004).

Waite has served as goaltending coach for minor league and junior teams throughout his career, including the Lewiston Maineiacs, QMJHL (2003-04); Magog Cantonniers, Midget AAA (1997-04); Sherbrooke Castors, QMJHL (1998-03); Coaticook Frontaliers, Junior AAA (1997-01); Team Quebec, U17 World Challenge (1990, 2000-01); Le Triolet High School (1998-01); Waterloo 94’s, semi-pro (also as head coach); Sherbrooke Faucons, QMJHL (1993-96); Saint-Jean Lynx, QMJHL (1990-91); Saint-Jean Castors, QMJHL (1987-89); Trois-Rivières Draveurs, QMHJL (1986-87); Shawinigan Cataractes, QMHJL (1985-86); Cantonniers De L’Est, Midget AAA (1983-89); Quebec Hockey Federation (1985-86); and Sherbrooke Inter City (1981-83).

Since 1988, Stéphane Waite runs his own hockey camp for goaltenders in Quebec and has worked at a variety of other hockey camps over the years in Canada, the United States and Europe. He has coached many current and past NHL goaltenders including Jocelyn Thibault, Brian Boucher, Félix Potvin, Jean-Sébastien Aubin, Jimmy Waite, Craig Anderson, Michael Leighton, Patrick Lalime, Nikolai Khabibulin, Cristobal Huet, Antti Niemi, Marty Turco, Corey Crawford and Ray Emery, in addition to several NHL prospects.
- Symba007

Chicago never was really reputed for having superior goalies though ...

Nathan Horton would fit in this roster.

Chicago never was really reputed for having superior goalies though ...
- Popofjc

Tony Esposito was impressive in his day.

Gillis and Feaster should conduct more trades with each other. It would be epic.
- 3M

LOL

Chicago never was really reputed for having superior goalies though ...
- Popofjc

At least he has a lot of experience as a goalie coach. Chicago never had (lately) a potential star either in net.

Nathan Horton would fit in this roster.
- elcabong

Never.
Gonna.
Happen.

Nathan Horton would fit in this roster.
- elcabong

Habs will sign Antropov and you'll like it!

Habs will sign Antropov and you'll like it!
- Symba007

I bet I will.

Never.
Gonna.
Happen.
- hscesq

this city is far less intimidating when you don't speak a word of French.

Never.
Gonna.
Happen.
- hscesq

He'd be back to his Florida Panthers style of play without Lucic, Thornton and Chara behind him.

this city is far less intimidating when you don't speak a word of French.
- DoubleDown

No doubt.

He'd be back to his Florida Panthers style of play without Lucic, Thornton and Chara behind him.
- Pecafan Fan

He'd have Moen, White and Prust!!

this city is far less intimidating when you don't speak a word of French.
- DoubleDown

Apparently, he wants to go to a small market team.


CHARACTER!

Nathan Horton would fit in this roster.
- elcabong

Why? you want another overpaid forward scoring 20 goals and 50 points per season who doesn't hit, fight, or go to the corners?????

He's big but he's not physical. Also, he's not tough without the Bruins lineup covering his back.

He'd be back to his Florida Panthers style of play without Lucic, Thornton and Chara behind him.
- Pecafan Fan

wow I'm l8.

Habs will sign Antropov and you'll like it!
- Symba007

DD is more physical than Antropov.

Why? you want another overpaid forward scoring 20 goals and 50 points per season who doesn't hit, fight, or go to the corners?????

He's big but he's not physical. Also, he's not tough without the Bruins lineup covering his back.
- muffin_man

Why do you smell?

DD is more physical than Antropov.
- _nay_

yes but 6'5" vs 3'2"

Why? you want another overpaid forward scoring 20 goals and 50 points per season who doesn't hit, fight, or go to the corners?????

He's big but he's not physical. Also, he's not tough without the Bruins lineup covering his back.
- muffin_man

nothing wrong with a big guy who doesn't play all the physical, especially a skilled big guy, as long as he goes to the net, which Horton does. the Habs need big guys not just to crash and bang, but to be able to handle the crash and bang from the opposing team and stand up the physical pounding. i don't think it makes sense to dismiss any players with size just because they don't play like Milan Lucic or Jarome Iginla.

yes but 6'5" vs 3'2"
- Symba007

he shoots the puck with the intensity of a cow grazing in the pasture
- DoubleDown

That's demeaning to grazing cows. Racist.

Chicago never was really reputed for having superior goalies though ...
- Popofjc

Exactly, they won the cup with Niemi and Crawford. Waite transformed them in elite goalies. Great addition for the Habs