2022 Flames Second Round Targets: Vinzenz Rohrer

Rohrer plays a responsible two-way game. Despite a lack of size, he fights hard for pucks and never stops skating. He is able to consistently make good passes and generate quality scoring chances but struggles to attack the slot against bigger and better competition. He does show flashes of high-end puck skills but does not consistently use them to drive offence.

Maybe the most impressive piece of Rohrer’s game is his crossover skating and the way he cuts and slices up coverage (as Boyd alluded to, and as was evident at the combine in Kitchener).

His weaving skating patterns combined with his ability to hang onto the puck made him a ton of fun to watch at four-on-four and three-on-three this season.

Whether the 67’s are down a goal or up one, Dave Cameron has him on the ice at the end of a game. His four way mobility and agility are standout qualities. He is very confident and balanced on his edges, with or without the puck. His linear quickness could stand to improve still given his average size (his stride mechanics are inconsistent), and this limits his effectiveness in transition at times. However, I love how he alters pace and alters the plane he plays through to make him an unpredictable cover. The hands are smooth and quick, even through pivots and tight quarters. I’m not extremely confident that he’s more than a high end third liner, however if his shot, scoring instincts, and skating continue to improve, he could be a complementary scoring line player.