The reason is simple.
He's from Manitoba and he knows the team's general manager, Kevin Cheveldayoff, very well.
See Waite's statement here:
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17 MAI | 49 ANSWERS Barry Trotz's next destination seems obvious Where do you think Trotz should coach? | ||
Senators | 7 | 14.3 % |
Golden Knights | 17 | 34.7 % |
Jets | 14 | 28.6 % |
Other | 11 | 22.4 % |
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