Filip Mesar slips up about Juraj Slafkovsky's private life and sparks a media storm

The young Montreal Canadiens prospect revealed that he had visited Slafkovsky's apartment and was impressed by its four bedrooms.

He «laid it on thick» when talking about Slafkovsky's luxury apartment, to put it that way.

This comment, made innocently, nevertheless sparked a true media storm in Slovakia, where Slafkovsky is a genuine celebrity. The next day, Juraj Slafkovsky contacted Mesar, surprised by the media frenzy over this trivial detail. Amused, Mesar learned that every word about Slafkovsky could quickly go viral in their home country.

Despite this minor misstep, Filip Mesar is confident that Juraj Slafkovsky is well-equipped to handle media pressure, highlighting his great maturity.

As for Mesar, he will likely start the season with the Laval Rocket and is a player to watch in the coming months.

At 20 years old, Filip Mesar was Montreal Canadiens' 26th overall pick in 2022 (1st round) and tallied 52 points in 45 games in the OHL in 2023-2024.

The Slovak also recorded 1 point in 3 games with the Laval Rocket, where he is expected to play this season, barring a major surprise.

Slafkovsky is aiming for a breakout season fresh off signing his 8-year extension with the Canadiens.