Vinzenz Rohrer’s path to Montreal training camp has been shut down for now.
The Canadiens prospect has joined his EV Zug teammates in Switzerland and, according to the latest update, will take part in the club’s full training camp there. That means he will not be in Montreal when the Canadiens open camp this fall.
The move fits with the loan announced earlier this week, and Rohrer’s three-year commitment in Switzerland had already made his situation look headed in this direction. The report comes from Nicolas Cloutier of TVA Sports, who said: "Vinzenz Rohrer joined his teammates in Zug, Switzerland, today.
From what I understand, he will take part in his European team's full training camp and will only go to Montreal if the club recalls him."
For now, Rohrer is expected to stay with Zug unless the Canadiens call him back during the season. That kind of recall would depend on Montreal’s needs, and injuries or a roster opening could always change the picture quickly. Still, it would be a surprise to see him in North America over the next 12 months.
Montreal keeps his rights and will be watching his play overseas closely. In the meantime, the battle for the final forward spots in September will go on without him.
Rohrer, 21, was a third-round pick by the Canadiens in 2022, selected 75th overall. Last season, he put up 12 points in 41 games in Switzerland and added 2 points in 1 game with the Laval Rocket.
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