In his first season in junior, Filip Mesar collected a total of 51 points in 52 games.
We are talking about very “correct” production for a first round pick.
That said, we saw a mini progression during the last campaign, when he finished the season with 52 points in 45 games. But again, we expected more from him.
Is there a reason for his disappointing production?
For him, it’s pretty obvious. And as we can read in a TVA Sports text, let’s say that he won’t make any friends in Kitchener with what he said during an interview with Slovak media.
Mesar believes it’s the fault of his teammates, who were sometimes “late” to the game:
When I was trying to create something, my teammates were there a little late and it frustrated me slightly, but I had to get over it. –Filip Mesar
Eh boy.
Obviously, that’s not what you want to hear from a guy who was drafted in the first round.
That says a lot about his attitude, at least…
And I have a hard time believing that Kent Hughes and the CH leaders will be happy with the situation.
Mesar has not produced at the height of his talent and he blames his teammates in some way to explain his last disappointing season.
He should have looked in the mirror and understood that he is responsible for his own production. It sure helps when you play with good players… But the OHL guys aren’t hot dogs either.
After all, his club participated in the playoffs… And among the Rangers, three players (including two younger than him) finished the season with more than 90 points on the clock:
Filip Mesar does not help himself and now he finds himself in a precarious situation.
I really wonder what his compatriot, Juraj Slafkovksy, thinks about all this…
And I also wonder how the Kitchener Rangers players will react to his comments.
At least he doesn’t come across as a team guy right now.
A lot of
– New contract for Teddy Blueger.
– Effectively.
– Great project!
– Bon.
