2024-25 season:<\/strong> Chicago (NHL): 9 GP, 0-5-5; University of Minnesota (NCAA): 40 GP, 10-22-32<\/p>\nYes, one more young defenseman for the Blackhawks. The 21-year-old made his NHL debut on March 30 after completing his sophomore season at Minnesota. Rinzel (6-4, 177) got stronger the past two seasons and looked comfortable with Chicago.<\/p>\n
\u201cI think that\u2019s a gift, the ice in your veins, and it\u2019s just that was a huge reason we drafted him where we did with his size and his elite, elite skating ability,\u201d Eaton said. \u201cThat\u2019s really what you saw with his short stint in the NHL and really the two main assets that allow him to excel the way he did.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen you have that kind of size and mobility, it\u2019s a lot easier to play with the poise that he showed, the confidence, and really it\u2019s a testament to him, his years in Minnesota, really taking control of his physical development, taking that seriously and I think that allowed him to get stronger, grow physically.\u201d<\/p>\n
Projected NHL arrival:<\/strong> This season<\/p>\nHow acquired:<\/strong> Selected with No. 19 pick in 2023 NHL Draft<\/p>\n2024-25 season:<\/strong> Chicago (NHL): 9 GP, 0-4-0; Minnesota (NCAA): 38 GP, 12-21-33<\/p>\nMoore (5-11, 188) made his NHL debut with his Minnesota teammate Rinzel last season. The 20-year-old is a natural center, and that\u2019s where he\u2019ll probably play most of the time. But he can play left or right wing; he was put in each spot during his few games last season with the Blackhawks.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe\u2019s one, his game is predicated on speed and high-level compete. That showed every night in Minnesota and his short time in Chicago. That\u2019s his foundation, something that\u2019s always going to be there,\u201d Eaton said. \u201cIt\u2019s continuing to grow offensively, get comfortable making plays at the NHL level, continuing to learn to use his elite speed and quickness to generate at the NHL level vs. the college level.\u201d<\/p>\n
Projected NHL arrival:<\/strong> This season<\/p>\nHow acquired:<\/strong> Selected with No. 18 pick in 2024 NHL Draft<\/p>\n2024-25 season:<\/strong> University of North Dakota (NCAA): 37 GP, 18-14-32<\/p>\nBoisvert (6-2, 176) had a great season with North Dakota. But when North Dakota fired coach Brad Berry, who had recruited Boisvert, the 19-year-old transferred to Boston University, where he\u2019ll play for former NHL forward Jay Pandolfo.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe\u2019s going to play a huge role. I know Jay Pandolfo personally, played with him, so I know what he\u2019s about with instilling pro habits in guys, playing a 200-foot game, being responsible on both sides of the puck,\u201d Eaton said. \u201cSacha is that already, but it\u2019s just going to be driven home even further at BU.\u201d<\/p>\n
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