Chicago Blackhawks Sign Top Prospects Sam Rinzel and Oliver Moore to NHL Contracts

The standout University of Minnesota players are set to make their NHL debuts as early as Sunday, March 30, 2025, marking a key step in the Blackhawks' rebuilding strategy.

Sam Rinzel and Oliver Moore have signed entry-level contracts with the Chicago Blackhawks, running through the 2026-2027 season with a $950,000 salary cap hit each.
The players, both 20 years old, were drafted by the Blackhawks in 2022 and 2023, respectively, and have excelled as collegiate athletes at the University of Minnesota.
Rinzel, a defenseman, was named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year for the 2024-2025 season, while forward Moore contributed to the U.S. team's consecutive gold medals at the World Junior Championship.
Both players are expected to make their NHL debuts imminently, potentially as soon as Sunday, March 30, 2025, in a home game against Utah.
The signings reflect the Blackhawks' focus on integrating young talent as part of their long-term rebuilding efforts to revitalize the team.