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Filip Mesar has been a different player since Pascal Vincent left

Filip Mesar is in his third season as a professional in North America. His first two seasons weren't great, as he played under Pascal Vincent in Laval.

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Joshua Roy aims for the NHL in 2026–27, Filip Mesar for the World Championships, and a projected winger for the Canadiens

Joshua Roy will turn 23 next August. The Habs prospect, who has already played 38 games in the NHL, has yet to prove that he deserves a full-time spot in the league.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / February 5

Gavin McKenna risks expulsion, Filip Mesar’s future, and the habs’ real need

Yesterday, we learned that Gavin McKenna is facing four charges. This has caused quite a stir in the sports world. McKenna faces charges of aggravated assault with “attempted grievous bodily harm or bodily harm done with extreme recklessness,” simple assault, and two counts of disorderly conduct.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 4, 2025

Filip Mesar throws down the gauntlet during a Rocket prep game

Filip Mesar was the talk of the rookie camp. The CH’s first-round pick in 2022 said out of the blue that he intended to fight harder this year… which is surprising when you know the player.At least, it really surprised Pascal Vincent when he heard about it.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 13, 2025

Much to Pascal Vincent’s surprise, Filip Mesar wants to fight next season

The Laval Rocket had an absolutely terrific season in 2024-2025, finishing first in the AHL under Pascal Vincent. What made the Rocket such a great team was, of course, the perfect mix of veterans and young talent, but it was also the rugged side of the team with guys like Florian Xhekaj.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 11, 2025

Filip Mesar gets inspired by watching videos of… Brad Marchand

If there’s one prospect that fans want to see more of in the Canadiens organization, it’s Filip Mesar. The friend of Juraj Slafkovsky, selected in the

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / August 19, 2025

Canadiens’ Prospect Filip Mesar Facing Make-or-Break 2025-26 Season

In hockey, first-round picks come with expectations. Teams hope these players will one day become key contributors in the NHL, and fans follow their progress closely.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / July 23, 2025

Filip Mesar: 'The Canadiens are still counting on me'

Filip Mesar isn’t the most attractive prospect on the Montreal Canadiens’ roster. We’re talking about a first-round pick (2022)… but we’re also talking about a guy who isn’t producing up to expectations.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 27, 2025

We’ve finally found someone who believes in Filip Mesar

Have you noticed that since the start of the Laval playoffs, Filip Mesar hasn’t been playing at all? If Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton, who drafted Mesar in 2022, aren’t forcing Pascal Vincent to play him in his first full pro year in North America, it’s because the project is going from bad to worse.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 12, 2025

Rocket: Filip Mesar doesn’t even play in the playoffs (and that’s saying a lot)

The Laval Rocket kicks off its second-round LAH series on Wednesday evening, when it takes on the Rochester Americans, the Sabres’ training club. Once again, the series will be a 3-of-5 affair, with the Rocket playing two games on the road before three at home.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / February 27, 2025

I’m not even sure Filip Mesar will play 50 games in the NHL

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.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Montreal Canadiens News / Habs Fanatics / February 27, 2025

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, 2025

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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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.

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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, 2024

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 / Habs Fanatics / September 21, 2024

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.