Ryan Greene, a prospect ranked 12th by The Athletic, will not have the same opportunity as Boston University advanced to the Frozen Four, thereby prolonging their season.

Moore and Rinzel's contracts extend through the 2026-27 season, with a salary cap hit of $950,000 each.

This development is particularly beneficial for Moore and Rinzel, as they will gain NHL experience with the Blackhawks, who are currently in last place in the Central Division.

The Blackhawks had hoped Boston's season would end soon to facilitate Greene's transition to professional play.

If Boston reaches the title game, Greene would have very little time to prepare for any potential NHL games with the Blackhawks.

The Chicago Blackhawks have signed entry-level contracts with top prospects Oliver Moore and Sam Rinzel on March 29, 2025, following their collegiate seasons.

Both players recently completed their time at the University of Minnesota, where the team was eliminated from the NCAA Tournament by UMass in overtime.

Rinzel was part of the U.S. junior team that won the world championship in 2024, further solidifying his credentials as a top prospect.

Moore, selected 19th overall by the Blackhawks in the 2023 NHL draft, finished his sophomore season with 12 goals and 21 assists in 38 games.

Rinzel, also 20, was a first-round pick in the 2022 draft, scoring 10 goals and 21 assists in 39 games this season, and earned the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year award.

Gaining NHL experience could aid in their development, similar to the experiences of Frank Nazar and Landon Slaggert from the previous season.

The Blackhawks are in a rebuilding phase and are looking to develop their prospects to improve the team's performance.