US EditionHawks Send Down Rinzel, Slaggert
Sam Rinzel and Landon Slaggert were reassigned to the Rockford AHL after limited production and a challenging start with the Blackhawks, who have lost eight of their last 10 games.
- On Dec 8, 2025 the Chicago Blackhawks assigned defenseman Sam Rinzel to the minors and also sent forward Landon Slaggert to Rockford of the AHL.
- Selected in the first round in 2022, Rinzel is regarded as one of Chicago's top prospects and debuted on March 30 with no goals and five assists in nine games.
- Through 28 games, Rinzel has recorded one goal and seven assists, averaging 16 minutes after logging almost 23 minutes per game during his short stint with the Blackhawks.
- After a rough run, Chicago has dropped eight of 10 games and was outscored in its last two on a 1-2-1 road trip ahead of Wednesday's game against the New York Rangers.
- Landon Slaggert, 23, has one goal and no assists in 10 games with Chicago this season as a third-round pick, reflecting limited NHL production so far.
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Chicago Blackhawks assign Sam Rinzel to the AHL’s Rockford IceHogs: ‘Get your swagger with the puck back’
The Chicago Blackhawks are looking to take a step forward from previous seasons. To do this, sometimes it requires a step back. That’s what the Hawks are going through after back-to-back six-goal drubbings by the Los Angeles Kings and Anaheim Ducks. The Hawks want to return to their early-season surge, including Sam Rinzel. The defenseman was sent down to the AHL’s Rockford IceHogs on Monday after seeing his ice time gradually decrease. It’s a m…
Blackhawks hoping Sam Rinzel can get 'swagger' back in AHL
Sam Rinzel's season has not gone the way he or the Blackhawks hoped.After entering the year as the Hawks' No. 1 defenseman, Rinzel gradually slipped down the depth chart and struggled on the ice until the organization decided to send him down to the AHL on Monday.A couple months don't define a career, though, and it is very rare for defensemen in particular to become NHL regulars without some AHL developmental time. Current Hawks staples Alex Vl…
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Blackhawks send D Sam Rinzel and F Landon Slaggert to the minors
The Chicago Blackhawks have assigned struggling defenseman Sam Rinzel to the minors. Back at home after lackluster road trip, Chicago also sent forward Landon Slaggert to Rockford of the American Hockey League.
Blackhawks hoping Sam Rinzel can get ‘swagger’ back in AHL
Sam Rinzel’s season has not gone the way he or the Blackhawks hoped. After entering the year as the Hawks’ No. 1 defenseman, Rinzel gradually slipped down the depth chart and struggled on the ice until the organization decided to send him down to the AHL on Monday. A couple months don’t define a career, though, and it is very rare for defensemen in particular to become NHL regulars without some AHL developmental time. Current Hawks staples Alex …
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