Sam Rinzel News: Inks entry-level contract

Updated on March 29, 2025 at 9:09am

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

The Blackhawks selected Rinzel 25th overall in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. The 20-year-old defenseman had 10 goals and 22 assists across 40 games with the University of Minnesota during his 2024-25 sophomore season. He could make his NHL debut against Utah on Sunday.