Montreal Canadiens place Filip Mesar on trade block for behavior issues
Despite never playing in the NHL, Filip Mesar has now been placed on the trade block by the Montreal Canadiens following a pattern of behavioral issues.
The Montreal Canadiens have had trouble making it to the playoffs over the last few years, earning them better odds in the past few NHL Drafts. This seemed considerably helpful in 2022 when they grabbed childhood friends Juraj Slafkovsky 1st overall, and Filip Mesar at 26.
However, Mesar did not seem to make many other friends with the team. After two years under the team's ownership, the 20-year-old forward has not made a single NHL appearance. Now, Kent Hughes has placed him on the trade block, attempting to make a deal for Rutger McGroarty from the Winnipeg Jets.
The reason, though, has less to do with his OHL performance, and more with irreconcilable behavioral issues. Reports indicate that he publicly criticized teammates and refused to show up for the Canadiens' development camp, eliciting Montreal leadership's response.
With the young forward unable to cooperate and badgering teammates, it is no surprise Montreal would want to get rid of this player. Hopefully, whatever the aftermath of their disagreements, Filip Mesar will get a chance to do what he was meant to do: play in the NHL.
Source: Markerzone
Montreal Canadiens first round pick on the trade block due to bad behaviour
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JUILLET 11 | 264 ANSWERS Montreal Canadiens place Filip Mesar on trade block for behavior issues Should the Montreal Canadiens trade Filip Mesar? | ||
| Yes, soon | 110 | 41.7 % |
| Yes, but later | 83 | 31.4 % |
| No | 71 | 26.9 % |
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