Chicago announced Saturday that it has signed forward Oliver Moore and defenceman Sam Rinzel to three-year, entry-level contracts. Both deals carry a $950,000 cap hit.
Moore, 20, had 12 goals and 21 assists over 38 games for the Gophers in 2024-25. He also suited up for the U.S. at the 2025 world juniors, registering five points in seven games.
The left-shot forward was drafted 19th overall by the Blackhawks in the 2023 draft.
Rinzel, 20, was picked 25th overall by Chicago in the 2022 draft.
The six-foot-five blue-liner registered 10 goals and 32 points for the Gophers in 2024-25 while skating in 40 games. He was named the Big 10 defensive player of the year.
With nine games remaining on their schedule, the Blackhawks currently own the second-worst record in the NHL, so Moore and Rinzel will get the chance to get their feet wet at the next level to wrap up the season.
