F Filip Mesar - HK Poprad U20, Slovakia U20 (2022, 26th, MTL)

[Antiillafire]

Where to play next season? That will be an interesting question.

 

[alko]

Where to play next season? That will be an interesting question.

Why not Poprad? Primary position, lot minutes, PP time, everything what a young guy needs. Plus National Team games.

Maybe his draft team will push him into AHL. But imo, he should wait a year with that.

 

[Rusty7550]

Why not Poprad? Primary position, lot minutes, PP time, everything what a young guy needs. Plus National Team games.

Maybe his draft team will push him into AHL. But imo, he should wait a year with that.

Im not sure ... If HK Poprad wants to "behave" like this season (3 different coaches, rumors about toxic atmosphere in the locker room) then he should probably leave.

 

[Antiillafire]

Im not sure ... If HK Poprad wants to "behave" like this season (3 different coaches, rumors about toxic atmosphere in the locker room) then he should probably leave.

I agree, I think he should avoid Kitchener however, i don’t think he would find his desired role there and they seem to be a rebuilding team. However, maybe Regina? Personally I like him playing C, however. He was good today against Nitra.

 

[Antiillafire]

Highlights from first playoff game

 

[Antiillafire]

Goal and assist so far today. I think he’s looked like a top 10 talent in this draft in the playoffs so far, so quick and creating space with his shiftiness. Ramsay should take him to WC for sure

 

[Antiillafire]

Back to back games with a goal

 

[Ivo]

Is this the most interesting Slovak extraliga series for NHL scouts in living memory?

 

[Antiillafire]

Is this the most interesting Slovak extraliga series for NHL scouts in living memory?

Probably. There was dozens of NHL team scouts from both Europe and guys who travelled from NA at game 2

 

[Antiillafire]

Just gave Poprad a 4-3 lead. His playoffs performance has been amazing so far.

 

[GermanSpitfire]

 

[Ivo]

Well, they have three first rounders, so it makes sense that they talk a lot to a lot of guys.

 

[LastWordArmy]

The 2022 NHL Draft might be the best draft ever for the country of Slovakia. The third Slovakian in our draft rankings, Filip Mesar was the top centre on the Slovakian team that won a silver medal at last summer’s Hlinka-Gretzky Cup. He scored two goals and six assists for eight points in five tournament games. He also made the Slovakian team for the World Juniors, but the tournament was postponed to August due to a COVID-19 outbreak. Unfortunately, Mesar did not get to play at this spring’s Under-18 World Championships as Slovakia had previously been relegated from the top division. He did play for the Slovakian Men’s team, appearing in three games at the Deutschland Cup.

Filip Mesar Scouting Report: 2022 NHL Draft #15

Filip Mesar Scouting Report: Part of this year's "golden generation" of Slovakian hockey talent, Mesar was their top centre at the Hlinka.

lastwordonsports.com

 

[Deam78]

I was not able to follow him this year, did he get to play center or mostly wing? And for people who's followed him closely, how has his shot evolved throughout the year?

 

[Antiillafire]

I was not able to follow him this year, did he get to play center or mostly wing? And for people who's followed him closely, how has his shot evolved throughout the year?

I would say he played 65% wing, and 35% centre. His shot is better than it was at the beginning of the year, has more zip on it. But that’s not really an overall strength of his

 

[lafellaesobar]

Looks like a late 1st rounder. I think he's definitely got the talent still, but don't be surprised if he goes in the mid 10's range as well. Someone has to view Mesar as a potential 2nd line winger.

 

[Antiillafire]

Looks like a late 1st rounder. I think he's definitely got the talent still, but don't be surprised if he goes in the mid 10's range as well. Someone has to view Mesar as a potential 2nd line winger.

I think the fact he didn’t play since April 2nd or something has hurt him in his overall rankings.

 

[lafellaesobar]

I think the fact he didn’t play since April 2nd or something has hurt him in his overall rankings.

well that explains a lot. I still believe he can be a good talent

 

[masinaLFC]

well that explains a lot. I still believe he can be a good talent

He is a good talent and I think he will be picked at 15-25 range... if he falls to 25, teams should run to the podium to take him

 

[Anchor5]

I think this kid will be one of the best players in this draft ... It will be crazy if he is picked outside the top 20 ... His skating and playmaking abilities make him an incredibly useful player ... His game is reminiscent of Saku Koivu. He has great potential to be a top-six C/W at the NHL level, no doubt. For me, this kid is one of the hidden gems of this draft. It would be great if he fell to Krakens ...

 

[Antiillafire]

Does he see his name called tonight? I’m saying it’s a 50/50 chance

 

[MMC]

Welcome to Montreal

 

[Captain97]

I like

 

[William H Bonney]

Slovakia forever

 

[BlueBull]

Slovakia