Sam Rinzel - NHL News & Rumors

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

Impact 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.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Heiskanen scores in overtime to push the Stars past the Blackhawks, 4-3

Defenseman Miro Heiskanen scored 22 seconds into overtime to give the Dallas Stars a 4-3 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday

MARCH 9 • Associated Press

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

Impact Rinzel missed the previous two games due to an illness. While listed on the third pairing, the defenseman was at 22:19 of ice time in the Blackhawks' first game sans Connor Murphy. That trade will open up ice time for Rinzel, who should be capable of playing a decent shutdown game while also chipping in offense. He has 11 points, 54 shots on net, 37 blocked shots, 34 PIM, 28 hits and an even plus-minus rating over 33 NHL appearances this season.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Blackhawks 2, Jets 3 (OT) — Three Stars, Key Takeaways Special teams were the story of the first period for the Blackhawks -- good and bad. After their first power play was unfortunately cut shor...

MARCH 4 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

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

Impact After missing the last two games, Rinzel participated in Tuesday's morning skate on the third pairing. However, he should reclaim his role on Chicago's top power-play unit. Rinzel has earned two goals, 10 points, 51 shots on net, 37 blocked shots and 28 hits in 32 NHL games this season.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact Rinzel will miss his second straight outing. He has collected two goals, 10 points, 51 shots on net, 37 blocked shots and 28 hits in 32 games this season. Due to Rinzel's absence, Kevin Korchinski will remain in the lineup for Sunday's matchup.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact Rinzel missed Saturday's game against the Avalanche due to an illness, an ailment that has him as a game-time decision for Sunday against the Mammoth. The 21-year-old has 10 points (two goals, eight assists) in 32 games on the season. He'll likely draw in for Kevin Korchinski, if he plays.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact Rinzel has two goals, 10 points, 51 shots on net, 37 blocked shots and 28 hits in 32 NHL outings this season. Kevin Korchinski will replace Rinzel in Saturday's lineup.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled Wednesday Rinzel was recalled by Chicago on Wednesday.

Impact Wyatt Kaiser (lower body) was put on injured reserve, and Kevin Korchinski was summoned from the minors in corresponding moves. Rinzel has two goals, nine points, 30 PIM, 48 shots, 28 hits and 36 blocks in 31 outings in 2025-26. Rinzel might be in the lineup when Chicago's schedule resumes Thursday in Nashville, especially after Kaiser was placed on IR. However, Korchinski is competing with Rinzel for the same spot.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to minors Rinzel was reassigned to AHL Rockford on Thursday.

Impact Rinzel potted a goal in his recent three-game stint with Chicago, averaging 22:52 of ice time. Overall, the 21-year-old has two goals, seven assists, 28 hits and 36 blocked shots over 31 NHL appearances this season. Rinzel should be recalled when the NHL returns to action after the Olympic break.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Finds twine Monday Rinzel scored a goal on three shots and added two PIM in Monday's 6-3 win over the Sharks.

Impact Rinzel is getting a chance to play in a top-four role and on the power play while Artyom Levshunov sits out to work on his skills outside of game action. This was Rinzel's second game back in the lineup after he was demoted to AHL Rockford in early December. The 21-year-old is up to two goals, nine points, 45 shots on net, 33 blocked shots, 26 hits and 30 PIM over 30 appearances in the NHL this season. It's unclear if Rinzel will hold onto a regular role following the Olympic break, though he may be able to down the stretch if the Blackhawks deal away defensemen at the deadline.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Donato scores twice as the Blackhawks beat the Sharks 6-3

Ryan Donato had two goals and two assists, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the San Jose Sharks 6-3

FEBRUARY 3 • Associated Press

Coyle's three-goal game leads Blue Jackets to a 4-2 win over the Blackhawks

Charlie Coyle had his second career hat trick, Mathieu Olivier added a goal and an assist and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-2 on Friday night

JANUARY 31 • Associated Press

Blackhawks Sitting Artyom Levshunov, NOT Sending Him to Rockford When the Blackhawks called up defenseman Sam Rinzel before Friday's home game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, there were so many question...

JANUARY 31 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Called up from minors Rinzel was promoted from AHL Rockford on Friday.

Impact Rinzel will likely provide some emergency coverage for the Hawks' blue line, which currently only has six defensemen on the roster. In 28 appearances for Chicago this season, the 21-year-old blueliner has generated one goal on 39 shots, seven assists and 26 hits while averaging 16:32 of ice time.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Trio of helpers in AHL win Rinzel had three assists in AHL Rockford's 7-3 win over Manitoba on Saturday.

Impact Rinzel's getting his groove back in the AHL, and it's going well so far. He's racked up seven helpers and nine shots on net, as well as a plus-1 rating, over four appearances. Rinzel seems likely to get another look with the big club this year, though it may take another blueliner needing a stint in the minors for him to earn a call-up.

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rockford Resets, World Juniors Reaction, Depth, Kane Chasing History, and Other Blackhawks Bullets - Bleacher Nation The Blackhawks sent two players to Rockford on Monday. Sam Rinzel and Landon Slaggert were in different situations, but wound up in the same...

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Blackhawks send D Sam Rinzel and F Landon Slaggert to the minors

The Chicago Blackhawks have assigned struggling defenseman Sam Rinzel to the minors

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Blackhawks Send Sam Rinzel, Landon Slaggert to Rockford - Bleacher Nation On Monday afternoon the Blackhawks assigned defenseman Sam Rinzel and forward Landon Slaggert to the Rockford IceHogs.

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Sent to minors Rinzel was demoted to AHL Rockford on Monday, Charlie Roumeliotis of WGN Radio reports.

Impact Rinzel is currently stuck in a five-game pointless streak during which he has generated a meager six shots to go with five hits and two blocks. The move leaves the Hawks without a seventh defenseman, so it's possible the team will bring somebody else up from the minors ahead of Wednesday's clash with the Rangers, perhaps Kevin Korchinski, who leads the IceHogs in blue-line production.

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kaprizov scores in overtime as the Wild beat the Blackhawks 4-3 for their 6th straight win

Kirill Kaprizov scored a power-play goal 1:38 into overtime, and the Minnesota Wild beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3 for their sixth consecutive victory

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Manages two assists in loss Rinzel recorded two assists, three blocked shots and a minus-3 rating in Friday's 9-3 loss to the Sabres.

Impact Rinzel has three helpers over three games since he was made a healthy scratch last Saturday versus the Maple Leafs. The 21-year-old blueliner has operated as the Blackhawks' seventh defenseman, resulting in a large drop in ice time from where he was at early in the season. He's up to six points, 29 shots on net, 26 blocked shots, 18 hits, 22 PIM and a plus-2 rating through 20 appearances. Rinzel has the talent to play a larger role, but he'll need to string together some good performances to stake a claim to more ice time.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hands out helper Rinzel notched an assist, 10 PIM and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Flames.

Impact The helper snapped a 10-game point drought for Rinzel, who was a healthy scratch Saturday versus the Maple Leafs. The 21-year-old defenseman started the season as a top-pairing option, but he's now operating as the seventh blueliner when the Blackhawks choose to dress seven defensemen. Fantasy managers who were banking on Rinzel being the next big thing will either have to be patient or look for a replacement, as his current role isn't fantasy friendly. He's at four points, 27 shots on net, 18 hits, 22 blocked shots, 22 PIM and a plus-4 rating over 18 appearances, and he still has plenty of long-term appeal for managers in dynasty formats.

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Connor Bedard playing starring role in surprising start for the Chicago Blackhawks

Connor Bedard called his first goal “extremely lucky.”

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Connor Bedard scores 3 times as the Blackhawks beat the Flames 5-2

Connor Bedard scored three more goals, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Calgary Flames 5-2 for their second straight win

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

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