Because of the selection of Juraj Slafkovsky, the first overall pick in the 2022 draft, we forget that Filip Mesar is also a first-round pick for the Canadian.
Maybe that’s a good thing for him. Kent Hughes’ call with the 26e The selection from the auction in Montreal did not really hold its own over the weekend.
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Yes, we felt a little more confident with the puck on Sunday, as his big break between some Maple Leafs players to enter the zone in the second period is proof of that, but he should have been a little more visible in a competition where young guys his age are competing.
The Slovakian himself didn’t seem particularly impressed with his outfit this weekend, which is at least a good sign.
“Yesterday (Saturday) I wasn’t at my best. “It took me half the game to regain my composure,” Mesar initially indicated. Today I feel like I played better. I felt more comfortable on the ice and created scoring opportunities. I also had some.”
“But I have to be more efficient. Especially with my shots. “I have to take my chances,” he continued. I also have to rush to the net more and jump on returns. At least there are still a few days until the season officially starts.”
Reinbacher gets used to it
David Reinbacher is another first-round pick from the team that had a lackluster weekend. In his case, it’s perhaps a little more understandable. Although he played 11 games for the Laval Rocket at the end of last season, he’s still learning to play in a tighter playing surface.
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“I want to win every battle, play defensively, leave the zone and carry the puck. That’s my style. It’s coming. Today was better,” he said.
Pascal Vincent, who is taking the risk of being his coach this season, is not too worried about the Austrian’s progress.
“I’ve seen young players from Europe in the past who have really settled in by the holidays. It’s not just the size of the rink. The style is completely different, explained the Rocket head coach. However, I noticed an improvement between yesterday and today. So it should go relatively quickly.”
Reinbacher, like Mesar, is a player approaching his twenties. The potential is still enormous and very present. The next step, the actual camp, which begins on Wednesday, will give us a better insight into the level of development.
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