RD Sam Rinzel (2022, 25th, CHI)

[57special]

We can all thank his HS coach for developing him into what he is today.

 

[le_sean]

Really liked what I saw from this kid against the Habs last night. A very good player, nice skill and nice patience. The Blackhawks have a good one.

 

[Eegs]

Really liked what I saw from this kid against the Habs last night. A very good player, nice skill and nice patience. The Blackhawks have a good one.

Agreed, I was very impressed as well. On top of what you said, kid moves VERY well for a big body.

 

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

He and Vlasic look like a beast of a top pairing moving forward

 

[Baksfamous112]

Very interesting toolbox. Is he going to be a PP1 guy in the future? If not, what kind of role is he expected to play on a mature team?

 

[Jared Dunn]

Everyone thought that ducks were a lock to take Buium. Their sennecke was out of left field. Who knows.

I don't remember there being a consensus for the Ducks at all pre-draft and remember some chatter around Sennecke a few days before, but Verbeek when asked also said RD was the biggest weakness in their organization. He was pretty clearly their guy if given the chance the reason why it was so unpredictable was due to the uncertainty around Chicago going Levshunov or Demidov

 

[CallMeShaft]

Very interesting toolbox. Is he going to be a PP1 guy in the future? If not, what kind of role is he expected to play on a mature team?

He'll be on one of the PP units. Depends on Levshunov's growth.

He'll also get minutes on the PK and probably average around 24 minutes a night.

 

[WarriorofTime]

I don't remember there being a consensus for the Ducks at all pre-draft and remember some chatter around Sennecke a few days before, but Verbeek when asked also said RD was the biggest weakness in their organization. He was pretty clearly their guy if given the chance the reason why it was so unpredictable was due to the uncertainty around Chicago going Levshunov or Demidov

I was looking at betting odds throughout the day. That morning there was a huge drop on Buium who went down to -500 to get picked 3rd to Anaheim. Levshunov was something like -300 go go 2nd and Lindstrom -220 to go 4th.

I think there was some false leaking/misdirection or maybe they changed their mind last second.

 

[Dempsey]

Rinzel looks great. Potentially a true #1 RD for the Hawks.

 

[mphmiles]

Long wingspan on full display on the game winner

 

[Hattrick Kane]

Move over Demidov, here’s the rookie of the year next year.

 

[DemidovSaveUs]

Move over Demidov, here’s the rookie of the year next year.

You mean the Zeev Buium Award?

 

[Blue and Green]

This guy is going to be really good. Might very well end up as their best defenceman.

 

[Kevin Musto]

You mean the Zeev Buium Award?

Zeev Buium? Is that like the Walmart brand of Sam Rinzel?

 

[CallMeShaft]

So out of his total of 9 NHL games this season, he didn't put up any points in the first 3 games, had 5pts in his last 6. Really solid finish to the year.

 

[DemidovSaveUs]

I can’t wait for him to sign with the Wild when he’s 34.

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

So many awesome defensemen, couldn't win a f***ing Natty. Neat-o.

 

[WarriorofTime]

I remember earlier this year looking at what a "State of Minnesota" native national-type team would look like and they were pretty loaded on Defense. Something about that state produces great defensemen relative to other positions. Something something midwest ethos.

 

[Bonin21]

So many awesome defensemen, couldn't win a f***ing Natty. Neat-o.

Rinzel not winning one was a lot less ridiculous than Faber/Lacombe/Johnson

Behind both of those groups Chesley/Mittelstadt/Thomas so kinda a wash there.

 

[WarriorofTime]

Rinzel not winning one was a lot less ridiculous than Faber/Lacombe/Johnson

Behind both of those groups Chesley/Mittelstadt/Thomas so kinda a wash there.

Chesley was good

 

[Bonin21]

Chesley was good

But not great. All three of Faber/Lacombe/Johnson were great, plus they had freshman Chesley that was solid and not all that different than junior Chesley.

 

[CheckingLineCenter]

If Chicago takes Schaefer (and they should if given the opportunity) — could be one of the best homegrown top 4s ever.

 

[WarriorofTime]

But not great. All three of Faber/Lacombe/Johnson were great, plus they had freshman Chesley that was solid and not all that different than junior Chesley.

Gophers should have won the year they had that line with Knies-Cooley-Snuggerud along with the stacked defense... but best of 1, anything can happen

 

[DemidovSaveUs]

I remember earlier this year looking at what a "State of Minnesota" native national-type team would look like and they were pretty loaded on Defense. Something about that state produces great defensemen relative to other positions. Something something midwest ethos.

We’re due for a couple star forwards

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

We’re due for a couple star forwards

I claim Crosby and his 1 year at Shattuck.