Sam Rinzel — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Sam Rinzel is an NHL defenseman for the Chicago Blackhawks. In the 2025-26 season Sam Rinzel has 4 goals, 10 assists and 14 points in 54 games, worth -1.6 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
A young blueliner still developing his NHL game, Sam Rinzel has played 63 career games over two seasons for the Chicago Blackhawks. The 22-year-old defenseman has tallied 4 goals and 15 assists for 19 points, with his most impactful season registering a peak GAR of 0.5.
Currently, Rinzel is enduring a challenging season, reflected in his -3.0 GAR across 54 games where he has contributed 4 goals and 10 assists. His only positive value driver comes from a minor +0.1 GAR in shorthanded defense.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Chicago Blackhawks |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'4" |
| Weight | 194 lb |
| Draft | 2022 — Round 1, Pick 25 — CHI |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54 | 4 | 10 | 14 | -7 | 44 | 83 | 4.8% | 18:16 | 47.6% | 3.5 | -0.1 | -1.6 | -0.29 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +1.2 | -1.3 | -0.7 | -0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 30th, GAR 17th, WAR 17th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 54 | 4 | 10 | 14 | -1.6 |
| 2024-25 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0.5 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Sam Rinzel has been worth -1.6 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 17th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+1.2 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-1.3).
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sam Rinzel's GAR this season?
Sam Rinzel has been worth -1.6 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 17th percentile of NHL players.
What is Sam Rinzel's WAR this season?
Sam Rinzel has been worth about -0.3 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 17th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Sam Rinzel have this season?
Sam Rinzel has 4 goals and 10 assists for 14 points in 54 games this season.
Is Sam Rinzel a good defenseman?
Sam Rinzel ranks in the 17th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-1.6) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Sam Rinzel's career GAR?
Across 2 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Sam Rinzel has accumulated -1.1 career GAR and 19 points.
When was Sam Rinzel drafted?
Sam Rinzel was drafted in 2022 — Round 1, Pick 25 — CHI.