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Sam Rinzel

Defenseman · Chicago Blackhawks

2022 Draft, Rd 1 Pick 25 (#25) — Chicago Blackhawks

Next Game

Thu, Feb 26 · 8:00 PM ET @ Predators

FanDuel Sports South, Chicago Sports Network

Age 216'4"194 lbsShoots RightChanhassen, USA

Current Season

GP

31

Goals

2

Assists

7

Points

9

+/-

0

S%

4.2%

Last 5 Games

DateOppGAPTS+/-SOGTOI
Feb 4@ CBJ000-1325:42
Feb 2vs SJS101+1320:38
Jan 30vs CBJ0000322:16
Dec 7@ ANA000-1214:52
Dec 6@ LAK000-2012:40

Career Stats

Contract

Cap Hit

$942K

Total Value

$2.83M

Expires

3 yrs · 2026-2027

Status

Then RFA

via PuckPedia

Recent Stories

Game Recap
Blackhawks' Roster Whirlwind - Trades Loom Large

The Blackhawks kick off post-Olympic action with a flurry of roster moves that scream deadline drama, as they stash Korchinski, Commesso and Berezhnoy back in Rockford while Kaiser's IR stint opens the door for Rinzel's return. Front offices around the league circle this 22-26-9 squad eyeing sellers, with vets like Foligno, Murphy and Grzelcyk drawing real trade buzz and Dickinson's status after that early practice exit adding fuel to the fire.

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Injuries
Kaiser's IR Stint: Korchinski's Shot?

Wyatt Kaiser hits injured reserve with a lower-body injury from that nasty spill against Columbus right before the Olympic break, leaving a gaping hole in Chicago's top-four defense. The Blackhawks waste no time recalling Kevin Korchinski and Sam Rinzel from Rockford, but everyone's wondering if Korchinski finally seizes this chance to stick in the NHL after teasing us with his AHL dominance.

Chicago Blackhawks
Injuries
Blackhawks Put Kaiser on IR, Recall Replacements

The Blackhawks waste no time post-Olympic break, sliding Wyatt Kaiser onto IR with that nasty lower-body tweak from the Columbus debacle and yanking Kevin Korchinski and Sam Rinzel straight up from Rockford to fill the void. Kaiser's been a rock on the back end all season, logging top-four minutes without much fuss, so his multi-week sideline stint throws a wrench into Blashill's defensive pairings right as they gear up for Nashville.

Chicago Blackhawks
Injuries
Blackhawks Recall Rinzel, Korchinski; Kaiser to IR

The Blackhawks waste no time shaking up their blue line out of the Olympic break, recalling Sam Rinzel and Kevin Korchinski from Rockford while parking Wyatt Kaiser on IR with a lower-body tweak. Rinzel brings his nine points from 31 NHL games this season back to the mix, and Korchinski eyes his longest big-league run since his rookie year despite limited ice time lately.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are Sam Rinzel's stats this season?
Sam Rinzel has 2 goals and 7 assists for 9 points in 31 games this season.
What team does Sam Rinzel play for?
Sam Rinzel is a defenseman for the Chicago Blackhawks.
What is Sam Rinzel's contract?
Sam Rinzel has a cap hit of $0.94M with 1 year remaining. He will be a restricted free agent (RFA) when the contract expires.
When was Sam Rinzel drafted?
Sam Rinzel was drafted in the 2022 NHL Draft by the Chicago Blackhawks in Round 1, Pick 25 (25 overall).
Where is Sam Rinzel from?
Sam Rinzel is 21 years old and was born in Chanhassen, USA.