Sam Rinzel - NHL News & Rumors

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.

4 DAYS AGO • 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

BEDARD is off to the races!

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Blackhawks want Sam Rinzel to do a better job 'sensing danger' after mental reset The rookie defenseman allowed a lot of breakaways during the last couple weeks before his healthy scratch Saturday. Coach Jeff Blashill thin...

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • SUNTIMES.COM

Boeser scores in 4th round of shootout to lift Canucks to 3-2 win over Blackhawks

Brock Boeser scored in the fourth round of the shootout and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Will Sam Rinzel Score a Goal vs. the St. Louis Blues on October 15? - Bleacher Nation At 9:30 PM ET on Wednesday, the Chicago Blackhawks will play the St. Louis Blues -- is Sam Rinzel going to score a goal? Insights and trends...

OCTOBER 15, 2025 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Sam Rinzel Is A Long-Term Chicago Blackhawks Core Piece Going Forward Sam Rinzel, a 2022 first-round pick, is developing into one of the best young defensemen in the National Hockey League for the Chicago Black...

OCTOBER 13, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Nets first NHL goal Rinzel scored a goal on two shots and blocked three shots in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Canadiens.

Impact The second-period tally was Rinzel's first point of the season and the first goal of his NHL career. This was his 12th appearance, and he's quickly established himself as one of the Blackhawks' top blueliners. Through three outings this year, he's picked up a goal, five shots on net, seven blocked shots and a minus-1 rating while skating with Alex Vlasic on the top pairing.

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Blackhawks vs. Canadiens Game Highlights | 10.11.25

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Guhle scores late goal as Montreal spoils Chicago's home opener with 3-2 win

Kaiden Guhle scored with 15.7 seconds left, and the Montreal Canadiens spoiled Chicago’s home opener with a 3-2 victory over the Blackhawks

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

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