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Defenseman•#6Sam Rinzel is a 21-year-old defenseman for the Chicago Blackhawks. Selected 25th overall by CHI in the 2022 NHL Draft. Born in Chanhassen, USA. At 21, Sam is among the younger players in the league.
On the blue line this season, Sam has recorded 4 goals and 10 assists for 14 points across 54 games. He averages 0.26 points per game on 18:16 of ice time.
4
Goals
10
Assists
14
Points
Full statistical breakdown for the 2025-26 regular season.
54
GP
4
G
10
A
14
P
-7
+/-
83
S
4.8%
S%
1
PPP
0.26
P/GP
1.5
S/GP
18:16
TOI/G
Performance in the last five games played.
| Date | Opp | G | A | P | +/- | S | TOI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15 | vs SJS | 1 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 1 | 19:00 |
| Apr 13 | vs BUF | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 1 | 16:16 |
| Apr 11 | vs STL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:43 |
| Apr 9 | vs CAR |
Skill profile, on-ice impact metrics, and season projections based on 2025-26 data.
Percentile Rankings vs. NHL Defensemen
69
Offense
32
Defense
51
Overall
Percentile ranks across 6 skill dimensions vs. all NHL defensemen. Larger shape = more complete player.
Scouting Take
Areas for improvement: defensive concerns.
On-ice impact mirrored side by side. Equal bars = balanced. Asymmetry = one-dimensional.
The Gap
37-pt spreadThe 37-point spread between offensive (69th) and defensive (32th) percentiles is significant for a defenseman. Elite offensive creation but defensive liability.
Percentile ranks across 6 skill dimensions.
Scouting Take
Areas for improvement: defensive concerns.
On-ice impact mirrored side by side.
The Gap
37-pt spreadThe 37-point spread between offensive (69th) and defensive (32th) percentiles is significant for a defenseman. Elite offensive creation but defensive liability.
Season-by-season NHL regular season statistics throughout Sam Rinzel's career.
| Season | Team | GP | G | A | P | +/- | S | S% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25-262025-26 | CHI | 54 | 4 | 10 | 14 | -7 | 83 | 4.8% |
| 24-252024-25 | CHI | 9 | 0 | 5 | 5 | +1 | 22 | --- |
Top teammates by points on the Chicago Blackhawks this season.
| 0 |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| -3 |
| 1 |
| 21:57 |
| Apr 6 | @ SJS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:34 |
End of Season Statistical Forecast
0
games remaining
Goals
4
Current: 4
Assists
10
Current: 10
Points
14
Current: 14
Limited offensive production projected. Expected range of 14-16 points based on current usage patterns.
0.0%
Art Ross
Most Points
0.0%
Rocket
Most Goals
0.0%
Playmaker
Most Assists
Projections based on current pace extrapolated to 82 games with variance modeling.
| Career | --- | 63 | 4 | 15 | 19 | -6 | 105 | 3.8% |
Ryan Donato
C · 30 pts
