On the other side of the microphone with… Jose Theodore

When hockey players decide to hang up their skates, their desire to stay connected to the sport they played and were so very passionate about since childhood, is still as strong as ever before. Some end up working directly with their respective teams, while some decide to work on the other side of the microphone as TV or radio analysts. Many Habs alums now cover the Canadiens in one way or another, and we caught up with a few of them to learn more about their transition to the media. This week, we have Jose Theodore, who is an analyst for TVA Sports

What motivated you to make the transition into the media world? Was it yourself or the network that made the first move?

JOSE THEODORE: At the start of the 2013-14 season, I was still waiting for a contract offer. Since my agent was negotiating with some NHL teams that had interest in me, I continued to train and prepare for the season. But when training camps opened I was still searching for my next career move. That’s when RDS and TVA Sports contacted me. It wasn’t something I had planned on jumping into so immediately, but I decided to meet with the two networks and eventually chose to embark on the adventure with TVA Sports.

After you hung up your skates, how important was it for you to remain in the world of hockey?

JT: I knew I always wanted to stay involved with hockey after I retired. Even if I did’nt have a job in the NHL, I wanted to stay close. Working in the media has enabled me to do just that and has allowed me to remain a part of the entourage surrounding the Canadiens at the same time.

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