Sam Rinzel

21-Year-Old DefensemanD

Chicago Blackhawks

2024 Stats

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5

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Rinzel spent most of the past season at the University of Minnesota, where he had 10 goals and 22 assists in 40 games, but did get nine games in the NHL after his collegiate season ended. He flashed loads of potential in those nine outings, picking up five assists while averaging over 23 minutes of ice time. The 21-year-old also quarterbacked the top power-play unit, where he had three of his five assists. It remains to be seen if the 2022 first-round pick will hold that same role next season, considering all of the potential options on the roster; however, if he does, Rinzel's ceiling and fantasy potential are sky-high. Like with most of the Blackhawks' young defensemen, there is some risk in case he struggles out of the gate and gets sent down to the AHL, but Rinzel hasn't played a game there yet, and if he continues to build on the good start from last season, he likely never will. Read Past Outlooks

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Defenseman

Shoots Right

Height 6'4"

DOB 6/25/2004

Born Chanhassen, Minnesota

Drafted 1st Rd, #25 Overall in 2022

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Puts away goal Sunday

DChicago Blackhawks

March 9, 2026

Rinzel scored a goal on two shots and blocked two shots in Sunday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Stars.

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Rinzel has two points over his last three games. The 21-year-old defenseman is settling back into a top-four role after the Blackhawks traded away Connor Murphy to Edmonton, opening the door for a youth movement on the blue line. Rinzel has three goals, 12 points, 58 shots on net, 40 blocked shots, 28 hits and 36 PIM over 35 appearances this season.

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2024–25 Time On Ice Stats

Average Time On Ice:
23:22
Average Power Play TOI:
2:24
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Nabs helper in return

DChicago Blackhawks

March 4, 2026

Rinzel logged an assist, three shots on goal and two PIM in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Jets.

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Poised to play

DChicago Blackhawks

March 3, 2026

Rinzel (illness) is expected to play against Winnipeg on Tuesday, according to Jack Bushman of Chicago Hockey Now.

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Not playing Sunday

DChicago Blackhawks

Illness

March 1, 2026

Rinzel (illness) won't play against Utah on Sunday, per Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times.

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Game-time decision

DChicago Blackhawks

Illness

March 1, 2026

Rinzel (illness) is a game-time decision for Sunday's game against the Mammoth, Scott Powers of The Athletic reports.

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Unavailable Saturday

DChicago Blackhawks

Illness

February 28, 2026

Rinzel (illness) won't play against Colorado on Saturday, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

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Might turn pro

DChicago Blackhawks

March 28, 2025

Rinzel could sign an entry-level deal with the Blackhawks, Scott Powers of The Athletic reports Friday.

ANALYSIS
Rinzel became eligible to sign an entry-level deal when the University of Minnesota lost to UMass in overtime Thursday. The 20-year-old defenseman put up fantastic numbers with the Gophers this year, recording 10 goals and 22 helpers in 40 appearances, including one assist and two shots in Thursday's NCAA tournament defeat. If he does ink an entry-level deal, Rinzel could immediately make the jump to the professional ranks against Utah on Sunday.

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