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Sam Rinzel Prepares for Blackhawks' 2025-26 Season

9/11/2025

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Sam Rinzel is set to join the Chicago Blackhawks for the 2025-26 season after a strong nine-game performance last year.
He attended the first prospect practice before the Tom Kurvers Prospect Challenge.
Rinzel aims to secure his team position by enhancing his shot and physicality.
He increased his weight from 180 to 195 pounds over the summer by drinking shakes.
The young defensive group, including Rinzel and Artyom Levshunov, seeks to develop and compete this season, with Levshunov showing promise in practice despite a foot injury.

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Story summary

Sam Rinzel is set to join the Chicago Blackhawks for the 2025-26 season after a strong nine-game performance last year.
He attended the first prospect practice before the Tom Kurvers Prospect Challenge.
Rinzel aims to secure his team position by enhancing his shot and physicality.
He increased his weight from 180 to 195 pounds over the summer by drinking shakes.
The young defensive group, including Rinzel and Artyom Levshunov, seeks to develop and compete this season, with Levshunov showing promise in practice despite a foot injury.