[citation needed] Côté proceeded to play the next couple of seasons entirely with the Canadiens' affiliate in the Bulldogs, culminating in winning the Calder Cup in 2007.

[4] A free agent to begin the 2009–10 season, Côté left North America and belatedly signed a one-year contract with the Kassel Huskies of the DEL on November 6, 2009.

[8] During a game between the Hamilton Bulldogs and Syracuse Crunch, Côté body checked Blake Geoffrion, causing him to fracture his skull and end his hockey career.

[9] After four seasons within the Tampa Bay Lightning's affiliate's, Côté returned to Germany as a free agent to sign a one-year contract with the Iserlohn Roosters of the DEL on July 17, 2015.

[11] Upon completing his second season in the Lique Magnus in 2017–18, Cote ended his 15-year professional career in accepting a pro scouting position with the San Jose Sharks on July 31, 2018.