Sam Rinzel fantasy hockey outlook

Sam Rinzel is a 22-year-old defenseman for the Chicago Blackhawks, currently on the third defense pair and on the second power play unit. Weighted over his last three seasons (57 games), he produces 0.30 points and 1.62 shots per game, a 24-point pace over 82 games. He is not on the injury report as of October 1, 2026.

Team: Chicago Blackhawks
Position: defenseman, #6, shoots right
Even strength: third defense pair
Power play: second power play unit
Injury status: healthy

Sam Rinzel fantasy stats

Per-game rates over the last three seasons (57 games), weighted toward the most recent season.

Points per game	0.30
Goals per game	0.08
Assists per game	0.22
Power play points per game	0.05
Shots per game	1.62
Hits per game	0.67
Blocks per game	0.76
82-game points pace at these rates	24
Ice time per game (last season)	18:16
Power play time per game (last season)	2:06

Underlying play grades 63 out of 100 among defensemen (shots, scoring chances and ice time).

Quick answers

Is Sam Rinzel injured?

No. Sam Rinzel is not on the injury report as of October 1, 2026.

What line is Sam Rinzel on?

Sam Rinzel is on the Chicago Blackhawks third defense pair (lines updated October 1).

Is Sam Rinzel on the power play?

Yes. He is on the Chicago Blackhawks second power play unit.

How many points per game does Sam Rinzel average?

Weighted toward his most recent season, Sam Rinzel averages 0.30 points, 0.05 power play points and 1.62 shots per game across 57 games over the last three seasons.