Filip Mesar enters final season of entry-level contract with Montreal Canadiens
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 12:00 AM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026
Forward Filip Mesar enters a critical 2026-27 campaign as he looks to establish himself within the Montreal Canadiens organization. The 22-year-old former first-round pick has yet to make his NHL debut after spending significant time with the Laval Rocket. During the previous season, Mesar recorded nine goals and 18 assists over 71 games in the AHL. His performance in the upcoming year will be closely monitored as he enters the final season of his entry-level contract. Failure to show significant improvement during this stretch could complicate his long-term future with the team.
- •Montreal selected Filip Mesar with the 26th overall pick in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft.
- •Mesar recorded 27 points in 71 games for the Laval Rocket last season.
- •The forward has not yet appeared in an NHL game for the Canadiens.
- •Mesar is 22 years old and currently entering the final year of his contract.
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