Sam Rinzel
RW/D CHI
Mon 3/9/26 5:07 PM

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

Sam Rinzel
RW/D CHI
Wed 3/4/26 1:31 PM

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

Sam Rinzel
RW/D CHI
Tue 3/3/26 3:16 PM

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

Sam Rinzel
RW/D CHI
Sun 3/1/26 3:39 PM

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

Sam Rinzel
RW/D CHI
Sun 3/1/26 2:46 PM

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

Sam Rinzel
RW/D CHI
Sat 2/28/26 5:47 PM

Rinzel (illness) won't play against Colorado on Saturday, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Rinzel has one goal and one assist in the past three games. He has provided 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.

Sam Rinzel
RW/D CHI
Wed 2/18/26 12:06 PM

Rinzel was recalled by Chicago on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
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 Feb. 26 in Nashville, especially after Kaiser was placed on IR. However, Korchinski is competing with Rinzel for the same spot.

Sam Rinzel
RW/D CHI
Thu 2/5/26 11:11 AM

Rinzel was reassigned to AHL Rockford on Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Sam Rinzel
RW/D CHI
Tue 2/3/26 1:19 PM

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

Sam Rinzel
RW/D CHI
Fri 1/30/26 2:08 PM

Rinzel was promoted from AHL Rockford on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Rinzel will likely provide some emergency coverage for the Hawks' blue line, which currently has only 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.