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Stéphane Robidas

Stéphane Robidas is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman and current assistant coach for the Montreal Canadiens.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Stéphane Robidas is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman and current assistant coach for the Montreal Canadiens. Born in Sherbrooke, Quebec, he played more than 900 NHL games, mostly with the Dallas Stars, and later moved into player development and coaching.

Early life and junior career

Robidas was born in Sherbrooke, Quebec, and played junior hockey in the QMJHL with the Shawinigan Cataractes. He developed into a standout defenceman and was recognized among the league’s top players.

Professional playing career

Drafted by Montreal in 1995, Robidas began his NHL career with the Canadiens and later spent the bulk of his career with Dallas. He also had NHL stints with Chicago, Anaheim, and Toronto.

Coaching and player development

After retiring as a player, Robidas moved into development and coaching roles, including work with the Toronto Maple Leafs organization. In 2022, he became an assistant coach with the Montreal Canadiens.

Honours and recognition

Robidas was inducted into the QMJHL Hall of Fame in 2020. His junior and professional career have been noted for longevity, consistency, and leadership.

Key facts

  • Stéphane Robidas played 937 regular-season NHL games, primarily with the Dallas Stars.
  • He was drafted by the Montreal Canadiens in the 7th round of the 1995 NHL draft.
  • Robidas joined the Montreal Canadiens as an assistant coach in July 2022.
  • He was inducted into the QMJHL Hall of Fame in 2020.
  • Before coaching in the NHL, he worked in player development with the Toronto Maple Leafs.
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Canadian context

Robidas is a Canadian-born player from Sherbrooke, Quebec, and he remains closely tied to Canadian hockey through his NHL career, QMJHL recognition, and role with the Montreal Canadiens.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Stéphane Robidas?
He is a Canadian former NHL defenceman and current assistant coach with the Montreal Canadiens.
Which NHL teams did he play for?
He played for Montreal, Dallas, Chicago, Anaheim, and Toronto.
How many NHL games did he play?
He played 937 regular-season NHL games.
Where was Stéphane Robidas born?
He was born in Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada.
When did he join the Canadiens coaching staff?
He was appointed assistant coach in July 2022.
Was he honoured for his junior career?
Yes. He was inducted into the QMJHL Hall of Fame in 2020.

References

  1. Montreal Canadiens / NHL — https://www.nhl.com/canadiens/team/stephane-robidas
    Supports: Current role, coaching history, draft status, NHL teams played for, career totals, and hometown.
  2. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St%C3%A9phane_Robidas
    Supports: Full name, birth date, nationality, position, and overview of playing and coaching career.
  3. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/nhl/player/stats/_/id/789/stephane-robidas
    Supports: Birthdate, birthplace, draft information, and team history.
  4. Canadian Hockey League / QMJHL — https://chl.ca/lhjmq/en/stephane-robidas/
    Supports: Junior career context, post-retirement development role, co-ownership of Sherbrooke Phoenix, and Hall of Fame recognition.
  5. HockeyDB — https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=26805
    Supports: Coaching timeline with the Montreal Canadiens.