Sam Rinzel

20-Year-Old DefensemanD

Chicago Blackhawks

2024 Stats

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5

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Prospect

Shoots Right

Height 6'4"

DOB 6/25/2004

Born Chanhassen, Minnesota

Drafted 1st Rd, #25 Overall in 2022

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Adds power-play assist Tuesday

DChicago Blackhawks

April 16, 2025

Rinzel notched a power-play assist and two shots on goal in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Senators.

ANALYSIS
Rinzel hit the ground running at the NHL level, earning five assists over his first nine games. His last three helpers came on the power play. The 20-year-old University of Minnesota product should have an inside track to an NHL job, including top-four minutes and power-play time, to begin 2025-26. Fantasy managers in redraft formats should consider him a sleeper option -- if he quarterbacks the top power-play unit, he'll get enough offense to be useful.

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2024–25 Time On Ice Stats

Average Time On Ice:
23:22
Average Power Play TOI:
2:24
Average Short-Handed TOI:
1:30

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Earns first NHL assist

DChicago Blackhawks

April 6, 2025

Rinzel notched an assist, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Sunday's 3-1 win over the Penguins.

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Inks entry-level contract

DChicago Blackhawks

March 29, 2025

Rinzel signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Blackhawks on Saturday, per PuckPedia.

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Named defensive standout

DChicago Blackhawks

March 18, 2025

Rinzel was announced as the Big 10 Defensive Player of the Year on Tuesday.

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Slumping offensively

DChicago Blackhawks

February 16, 2025

Rinzel has one assist in his last eight appearances with the University of Minnesota.

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Big, raw defender goes 25th overall

DChicago Blackhawks

July 7, 2022

Rinzel was selected 25th overall by the Blackhawks in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft on Thursday.

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Latest Fantasy Rumors

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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.

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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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