Fantasy sleeper with EDGE stats
Sam Rinzel, D: After being promoted to Chicago late last season, he had three assists on the power play, 22 shots on goal and 12 hits in nine games. Rinzel immediately filled a prominent role, averaging 23:22 of ice time, including 19:28 at even strength and 2:24 on the power play. He could open the season on the first power-play unit, and, per NHL EDGE stats, was in the 80th percentile among defensemen in average skating distance per 60 minutes at all strengths (8.80 miles) and 85th percentile at even strength (9.00). — Chris Meaney