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In 2022, the CH drafted two Slovak players in the first round of the draft. They selected Juraj Slafkovský at the very first rank… before setting their sights on Filip Mesar at 26th rank.

Montreal Canadiens News / Habs Fanatics / February 27

Montreal Canadiens Organization Hit with Two Unfortunate Long-Term Injury

In fact, there are two bad news, but one in particular that will eventually have a tangible impact on the Habs. The team's second first-round pick in 2022, Filip Mesar, has suffered another serious injury, raising real doubts about his future with the Canadiens.

Montreal Canadiens News / Montreal Hockey Now / February 25

Habs Prospect Report: Kapanen Thriving, More Mesar Adversity

There was some very good news on the Montreal Canadiens prospect front, as Oliver Kapanen has continued his excellent play for Timra (SHL). The 21-year-old forward scored the game-winning goal versus Frolunda on Tuesday, not to mention an assist on the game-tying goal.

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The 'NHL Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / February 25

Filip Mesar still injured: The Rocket announces an absence that can go up to 6 weeks

Filip Mesar is not having a big season. He has only been able to play 25 games due to injuries and he was not exceptional when he played. Now, we learn that he is still injured… The Rocket announced that the forward will be out for a period that could be up to six weeks.

NHL News / Yardbarker

What cities should get NHL expansion teams?

It seems the NHL is in a good place. Ratings are up, talent levels are high, and the league added two teams to get up to 32 in the not-too-distant past.

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NHL News / Habs Fanatics / January 4

Trade completed between the Canadiens and Flames is turning out to be a home run

A trade completed between the Montreal Canadiens and the Calgary Flames is indeed turning into a great move for Kent Hughes.

Matthew Tkachuk loses the Panthers the game after distracting his goalie from blocking the shot

Insider Elliotte Friedman shares a sad revelation about Canadiens forward Patrik Laine

Vancouver Canucks star J.T. Miller reportedly willing to accept a trade to just one team

Hughes and the Canadiens put four players on the trade market, including a fan favorite

Don Cherry makes his feelings extremely clear on how to fix Hockey Canada after embarrassing tournament

NHL News / Habs Fanatics / January 2

Columnist proposes major trade that would see Elias Pettersson land in Montreal

It's a simple proposal, but it's certainly a file that Kent Hughes should probably explore.

The Canucks might be open to trading Elias Pettersson and that’s great news for the Oilers

Ex-Canuck warned Miller about Pettersson personality clash issue

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Montreal Canadiens News / Montreal Hockey Now / October 21

Habs Prospect Report: Mesar Off To Great Start, Beck’s First

Much has been written about Filip Mesar’s overall potential, an inevitable situation given that he was picked in the first round by the Montreal Canadiens.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 16

Re-draft 2022: Filip Mesar not even ranked by Corey Pronman

Even if it’s a little early to draw conclusions on the recent drafts, it’s still fun to assess the progress of NHL prospects. And Corey Pronman is an expert on the subject.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 15

Filip Mesar: Pascal Vincent says he’s 'impressed' by the young forward

In recent months, the talk surrounding Filip Mesar has more often than not been negative. The young Slovak seems to be having trouble getting off the ground, and his comments about his team-mates “not being able to keep up” with him in junior last year were not reassuring.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 13

Michael Hage (again), Filip Mesar and Owen Beck stood out yesterday

Everyone was curious to see how Michael Hage would do in his first NCAA season. So far, so good. The Habs prospect, selected in the first round of the last draft, scored again yesterday: that’s three goals and as many assists in four games so far this season.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 22

Filip Mesar: 'I wouldn’t even take him to the Rocket'.

Of course, in general, a hockey player will always say that he believes in his abilities and his chances of one day reaching the National Hockey League.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 21

Filip Mesar still thinks he could be effective in a line with Juraj Slafkovsky

When the Montreal Canadiens drafted Filip Mesar late in the first round of the 2022 draft, the general reaction from fans and analysts was positive. The Habs had acquired a talented young player with a proven track record in the men’s game in Slovakia, while adding one of the best friends of their first overall pick, Juraj Slafkovsky.

Montreal Canadiens News / Habs Fanatics / September 21

Three players added by Kent Hughes and Canadiens, including former teammate of Connor Bedard

Among the new faces added, three players have joined the training camp lineup via professional tryout contracts. Yesterday, we told you about former Nashville Predators defenseman Jacob Paquette, and today, we will introduce the two other players who are at camp thanks to professional tryouts.

NHL News / Montreal Hockey Now / September 14

Canadiens rookie recap: Xhekaj fights, Hutson and Engstrom Shine

The Montreal Canadiens hosted the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday afternoon, the first leg of back-to-back games that will close out the team’s rookie camp.

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Top NHL prospect Matvei Michkov shines in Flyers' rookie game against Rangers

Veteran goaltender indicates his solid NHL career is over

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The '1976-77 Montreal Canadiens' quiz

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 7

Mathias Brunet no longer believes in Filip Mesar

With the 26ᵉ selection overall in the 2022 draft, the Montreal Canadiens drafted a second Slovak in this first round in Filip Mesar. Juraj Slafkovsky was, of course, the other Slovak chosen, and he was delighted to see his compatriot selected by the same team in the first round.

NHL News / Dose.ca / August 20

Ivan Demidov wore an A on his SKA jersey today

Last week, we finally saw Ivan Demidov play a preparatory game in an SKA uniform. The youngster, who scored a goal in the game, earned flowers from his coach.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / August 12

Filip Mesar: The idea of him being loaned out to a club in Europe is raised

Filip Mesar’s progress is worrying at the moment. He finished his second season in junior with 52 points in 45 games, and more was expected of him. After all, a prospect selected in the first round must be able to dominate in the minors, and Mesar failed to be the dominant player we hoped to see in Kitchener.

NHL News / Montreal Hockey Now / July 27

Calgary Rebuild Could Prompt Canadiens To Dangle Pick In Trade

The Montreal Canadiens have two 1st rounders in the 2025 NHL Draft, but Calgary’s apparent rebuild could prompt them to trade one of them. Owning both their own and the Calgary Flames 1st-rounders for the next draft, it would be the fourth draft in a row that the Canadiens would go into late June with two picks in the top-32.

Montreal Canadiens News / Montreal Hockey Now / July 17

Canadiens Prospects: The Birth Of A False Mesar Trade Rumour

It’s becoming increasingly difficult to separate fact from fiction, especially when it comes to rumours regarding the Montreal Canadiens. One of such rumours

NHL News / Philly Hockey Now / July 12

Why the Flyers Should Avoid a Filip Mesar Trade

Slovakian media is reporting that there is an apparent rift growing between the Montreal Canadiens and one of their top prospects, 2022 first-round pick Filip Mesar.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / June 26

Disappointing season: Filip Mesar blames his team-mates

In his first season in junior, Filip Mesar collected a total of 51 points in 52 games. Talk about “decent” production for a first-round pick. That said, there was a mini improvement last season, when he finished with 52 points in 45 games.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / May 22

Canadiens Have Great Opportunity With 5th and 26th Picks in 2024 NHL Draft

While the second-round series featuring the Edmonton Oilers and the Vancouver Canucks kept Canadians on the edge of their seats right up to the end of Game 7, Montreal Canadiens fans had another reason to keep close tabs on the matchup.

Montreal Canadiens News / Montreal Hockey Now / January 2, 2024

Canadiens Prospect Mesar Enjoys Great World Juniors

Montreal Canadiens prospect Filip Mesar is currently playing some of the best hockey of his young career. The 19-year-old forward is among the top scorers at the 2024 World Junior Championship, which is taking place in Gothenburg, Sweden.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 26, 2023

4 Takeaways From Slovakia’s 6-2 Win Over Czechia

The opening game of the 2024 World Junior Championship was a statement victory by Slovakia. However, it didn’t start that way. Slovakia would start the first period off slow, but they began the second period flying all over the place thanks to the leadership of Filip Mesar.

Montreal Canadiens News / Montreal Hockey Now / December 1, 2023

Canadiens Prospect Report: Filip Mesar’s Dominance In The OHL

The Montreal Canadiens were hoping prospect Filip Mesar would find his scoring touch in the OHL. It wasn’t necessarily the case during his first season with the Kitchener Rangers.