By all accounts, Vinzenz Rohrer is one of the top prospects who left the best calling card during his time in Montreal Canadiens training camp, and he was surprised to learn that he was part of the first wave of cuts.
The Austrian obviously would like to stay in Montreal, but he also had no illusions. He was expelled along with 25 other players, including Jacob Fowler, Joshua Roy and Philip Mesar. Then there were 34 skaters left in the camp.
Rohrer believes he could have stayed a few more days to continue his progress.
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“It was a little unexpected, I didn’t expect it to happen at that moment,” admitted for Austrian media Laola1 the one who returned to Zurich. “I met with Jeff Gorton and Kent Hughes and they explained the background and the plan for the next few years. After that, everything made a little more sense. I still have a long way to go here in Zurich.”
“They confirmed to me that I had progressed and left a very good impression,” he added of CH leaders. “At the same time, they're working on a longer-term plan with me. I just turned 21, so there's no reason to rush. I still have this season and two years left on my contract. We'll see what happens.”
Clear goals
In 2025-26, Rohrer would like to continue to “progress and improve my overall game” while honing his shorthanded skills. The young right winger's physical development, relatively light in weight (168 pounds), is also on his list.
The 2022 third-round draft pick revealed that the first contacts regarding a contract with the Canadian took place during last year's holidays. However, it was not until June, after his last international match, that he was able to accept the pact.
It was at the last World Cup that Rohrer revealed his potential, scoring six points in eight matches. Amazing Austria reached the quarterfinals of the tournament.
Having played four games since his return to the Swiss National League, the Lions man is still searching for his first point.
