Joseph Pierre Stéphane Robidas /ˈroʊbɪdɑː/ (born March 3, 1977) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman and currently an assistant coach for the Montreal Canadiens.
[citation needed] On October 4, 2002, Robidas was claimed by the Atlanta Thrashers as part of the NHL Waiver Draft, and subsequently was dealt to the Dallas Stars for a 6th round selection in 2002.
[citation needed] Robidas was traded to the Chicago Blackhawks in November 2003 for Jon Klemm and a fourth round selection in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft.
[citation needed] During the 2008 NHL playoffs against the Anaheim Ducks in game 5, Robidas took a clearing shot from Todd Marchant off the face that broke his nose.
[citation needed] Robidas won TSN's "No Guts, No Glory" contest, an unofficial award for the 2008–09 NHL season's toughest player.
Nearing a return to full health, Robidas was traded to the Anaheim Ducks for a 2014 fourth-round draft pick on March 4, 2014.
[6][7] Robidas joined the Maple Leafs' front office as a consultant in January 2017, effectively signalling his retirement from playing professional hockey.