On the other side of the microphone with … Guillaume Latendresse

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 Guillaume Latendresse who is an analyst for RDS.

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

GUILLAUME LATENDRESSE: I always had an interest in making the jump into the media world once my playing career wrapped up. When I was playing in Switzerland at the end of my career, I started to put some feelers out to see if there was any interest. I had already been on Antichambre a few times before then, and each time they said we should talk about what the future might hold. When we started to seriously discuss the idea, it didn’t take long before we reached an agreement.

Were there things that surprised you in the media world when you started your new career on the other side of the microphone?

GL: Honestly, no. It was not as bad as I first dreaded. The other guys I work with take it so seriously, that it almost feels like I’m still playing in the NHL! I think that’s why we have such a good show. We are all passionate, hard workers at RDS. We are a bit like head coaches when they start trying out new ideas and combinations. For someone who is just starting out, it is fun and everyone is very supportive. When I was first hired …

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