Sam Nestler

Dallas Stars writer at 'The Hockey Writer'. Growing up in New Jersey, I have been playing hockey since I was about 7 years old. Like many players, I would do anything to play hockey, especially outdoors. I have always been obsessed with watching and analyzing games from the NHL, NCAA, and many other leagues. I also developed a love for writing in college and continue to write blogs, songs, and stories every day! Check out my personal hockey blog and podcast here: https://slapshotsamhockey.wixsite.com/slapshothockey

Stars: A Look at the First Quarter of the Season

February 25, 2021 by Sam Nestler

We have reached the quarter-point of the season for the Dallas Stars, and it has been full of ups and downs. From a hot start followed by a losing streak …

Revisiting the Dallas Stars 2006 NHL Draft Picks

February 24, 2021 by Sam Nestler

In the 2006 NHL Draft, the Dallas Stars had only two picks in the first three rounds. They were coming off of a successful regular season to win the Pacific …

Revisiting the Dallas Stars 2005 NHL Draft Picks

February 22, 2021 by Sam Nestler

The NHL draft is a high-pressure situation in which years of scouting and predicting come together. Unlike other sports, most players do not see their first NHL games right after …

Dallas Stars’ Jersey History Ranked

February 17, 2021 by Sam Nestler

The franchise was known as the Minnesota North Stars from 1967-1992 before they moved to Dallas. There are ten distinct uniforms that they had along the way from Minnesota to …

Dallas Stars Finding Ways to Lose

February 15, 2021 by Sam Nestler

The Dallas Stars got off to an electric 4-0-0 start with a 19-5 goal differential. It wasn’t until their first road trip that they began finding issues. They have gone …

Former Dallas Star Janmark Returns In Series With Blackhawks

February 12, 2021 by Sam Nestler

Mattias Janmark played 297 games with the Dallas Stars over the last four seasons. He came out on fire and exploded for 15 and 19 goals in his first two …