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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.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 11

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

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

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Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / July 23

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.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 27

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 / Last Word On Sports / May 27

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Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 12

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

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.

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.

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 / 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.

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NHL News / Habs Fanatics / January 2

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

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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

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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 / 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, 2024

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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