The Montreal Canadiens have kicked off their 2025 offseason with a buzzworthy move, securing a promising young talent who’s quickly making a name for himself on the international stage. In a move that’s sure to excite fans and analysts alike, the Canadiens have announced the signing of forward Vinzenz Rohrer to a three-year entry-level contract, officially welcoming one of their most intriguing prospects into the fold.

Rohrer’s impressive performance at the 2025 IIHF World Championship has only heightened anticipation for his potential impact in Montreal. While his immediate future remains tied between the Canadiens and the Zurich Lions, the signing marks another step forward in the organization’s commitment to developing homegrown talent. With Rohrer joining the ranks of other notable 2022 draft picks, the Canadiens continue to build a foundation for long-term success, setting the stage for an exciting training camp and a season filled with new possibilities.

Photo of Vinzenz Rohrer

Photo credit: NHL

We have a last-minute announcement from the Montreal Canadiens organization.

The Canadiens have made their first signing of the 2025 offseason, agreeing to terms on a three-year entry-level contract (2025-26 to 2027-28) with forward Vinzenz Rohrer.

Signing Alert: Forward Vinzenz Rohrer Signs with the Montreal Canadiens

What great news for the young forward, who truly impressed at the 2025 IIHF World Championship.

Please also note the following important clarification:

“Similar to Oliver Kapanen last summer, Rohrer has a valid contract with the Zurich Lions for next season.

That means he can attend Canadiens camp in the fall, but, if he doesn’t crack the roster, he must be loaned back to Zurich before sending him to Laval.”

Marco D’Amico

So it’s clearly either Montreal or Zurich for him next season.

At 20 years old, Rohrer is a forward who was selected 75th overall by the Montreal Canadiens in 2022 (third round), and he recorded 25 points in 52 games this season in Switzerland’s top league.

He will definitely be an interesting name to watch this fall.

This signing also confirms that Kent Hughes and the Canadiens have now signed their top six picks from the 2022 NHL Draft. Not bad!

We’re talking about:

Juraj Slafkovsky
Filip Mesar
Owen Beck
Lane Hutson
Vinzenz Rohrer
Adam Engstrom

And we can also add Jared Davidson to that list!

More details to follow.