Sam Rinzel - NHL News & Rumors

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.

1 DAY AGO • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • ROTOWIRE

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

Connor Bedard called his first goal “extremely lucky.”

NOVEMBER 19 • 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 • Associated Press

BEDARD is off to the races!

NOVEMBER 19 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 12 • 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 • Associated Press

Blackhawks: Sam Rinzel Has His First Career NHL Goal Not long after Cole Caufield had a Montreal Canadiens goal stand after being reviewed for a high stick, the Blackhawks tied the game thanks...

OCTOBER 12 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

3 least impressive Chicago Blackhawks players from NHL 2025-26 season opener loss to Florida Panthers ft. Sam Rinzel The Chicago Blackhawks dropped a close 3-2 decision on Tuesday night’s season opening against the Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers at A...

OCTOBER 8 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Breaking down the Blackhawks' power-play strategy: Sam Rinzel, Frank Nazar add new elements Rinzel (as the quarterback) and Nazar (in the bumper) are adjusting to new roles as the Hawks try to replicate their surprising — and perhap...

OCTOBER 4 • SUNTIMES.COM

Blackhawks May Avoid Putting Louis Crevier On Waivers The Chicago Blackhawks still have decisions to make with their defensemen. Alex Vlasic is currently injured, but the expectation is that he’...

OCTOBER 4 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Sam Rinzel Will Make Rookie Mistakes But He Deserves A Significant Role On Blackhawks Sam Rinzel is going to be one of the defensemen who make the Chicago Blackhawks roster out of camp. He will make it alongside Alex Vlasic, C...

OCTOBER 2 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Blackhawks Lose Final Tom Kurvers Prospect Showcase Game To Wild Ahead of the game, the Blackhawks confirmed that Sam Rinzel, Oliver Moore, and Artyom Levshunov would miss the final game in an effort to pr...

SEPTEMBER 15 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Sam Rinzel Believes He Must Earn Spot On 2025-26 Blackhawks The belief is that Sam Rinzel will be on the roster for the Chicago Blackhawks come opening night of the 2025-26 season. He only played nine...

SEPTEMBER 11 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

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