In a press conference just minutes ago, young Montreal Canadiens forward Juraj Slafkovsky commented on a rumor about him.

Just seconds after confirming he’s back at 100% and ready to return to play tonight against the Seattle Kraken, Slafkovsky denied the rumor that he had a shoulder injury.

Juraj Slafkovsky Denies Rumor of Shoulder Injury

See his exact comments.

«Juraj Slafkovsky says his upper-body injury wasn’t a shoulder issue, as was assumed – Slaf didn’t want to reveal exactly what it was, but said it was a strange injury he had never heard of until he faced it.»

– Priyanta Emrith

It’s all very mysterious and odd, but the important thing is that Slafkovsky is back at 100% and feeling well now.

By his own admission, it was indeed a strange injury.

«Juraj Slafkovsky talks about the upper-body injury that kept him out of the lineup for the last three games»

– Priyanta Emrith, who shared the following video.

Let’s hope it’s not the type of injury that can resurface at any moment or deteriorate.

Let’s remember that Slafkovsky initially got injured in practice while simply taking a shot on net.

Also, he will be on the second line tonight with Joel Armia and Alex Newhook.

At only 20 years old, Juraj Slafkovsky is a 6-foot-3, 225-pound forward, drafted first overall by the Montreal Canadiens in 2022.

He has accumulated 6 points in 6 games this season, after scoring 50 points in 82 games last season.

More details to follow.