Sam Rinzel

20-Year-Old DefensemanD
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$Signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Blackhawks in March of 2025.
Inks entry-level contract
DChicago Blackhawks
March 29, 2025
Rinzel signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Blackhawks on Saturday, per PuckPedia.
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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.
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Named defensive standout
DChicago Blackhawks
March 18, 2025
Rinzel was announced as the Big 10 Defensive Player of the Year on Tuesday.
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Slumping offensively
DChicago Blackhawks
February 16, 2025
Rinzel has one assist in his last eight appearances with the University of Minnesota.
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Big, raw defender goes 25th overall
DChicago Blackhawks
July 7, 2022
Rinzel was selected 25th overall by the Blackhawks in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft on Thursday.
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Might turn pro
DChicago Blackhawks
March 28, 2025
Rinzel could sign an entry-level deal with the Blackhawks, Scott Powers of The Athletic reports Friday.
ANALYSIS
Rinzel became eligible to sign an entry-level deal when the University of Minnesota lost to UMass in overtime Thursday. The 20-year-old defenseman put up fantastic numbers with the Gophers this year, recording 10 goals and 22 helpers in 40 appearances, including one assist and two shots in Thursday's NCAA tournament defeat. If he does ink an entry-level deal, Rinzel could immediately make the jump to the professional ranks against Utah on Sunday.
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