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Blackhawks Beat: Why I’m irrationally excited about Sam Rinzel

March 31, 2025

Mar 30, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Sam Rinzel (6) reacts after missing a shot on goal against the Utah Hockey Club during the second period at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images

This has been a very long Blackhawks season.
After Sunday's loss to Utah, the team is 21-44-9 and may again finish 32nd among 32 NHL teams. So I'm asking you to suspend disbelief for one lousy newsletter, and let me express an irrational excitement about Sam Rinzel based on one game and 20:15 of ice time.
Welcome to my typically logical and objective Blackhawks Beat Newsletter. It's exclusive to CHGO Diehards like you. Thanks for taking the time to read and indulging me on this one.
I never played hockey at a high level. Most people know this, but the highest pinnacle I've ever reached was as a backup goalie in the Orland Park Roller Hockey League. I know, for some, that disqualifies me fr...

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