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 -2.9 Goals Above Replacement.
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 | 43.9% | 5.4 | 0.2 | -2.9 | -0.52 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +2.1 | -1.1 | -0.9 | +0.3 |
League percentile rank: points 30th, GAR 18th, WAR 18th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 54 | 4 | 10 | 14 | -2.9 |
| 2024-25 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0.5 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Sam Rinzel has been worth -2.9 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 18th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+2.1 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-1.1).
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 -2.9 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 18th percentile of NHL players.
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 18th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-2.9) in the 2025-26 season.