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Sam Nestler

Sam Nestler is a credentialed Dallas Stars contributor for the 'The Hockey Writers'. Growing up in New Jersey, Sam has been playing hockey since he was 7 years old. Developing a love for writing in college, Sam uses his hockey knowledge to create analyses and articles on every aspect of the game. Sam also hosts his own podcast on Spotify, the "Slapshot Sammy' podcast, breaking down action across the Stars, the NHL, and college hockey. Check out the podcast here, and give his latest article a read!

Stars’ Burning Questions: Are Healthy Seguin, Radulov & Hintz Enough?

Sam Nestler | September 25, 2021

We have reached perhaps the biggest question of the series, do the Dallas Stars have enough offense this season? Scoring goals has been a tough task for this defensive-oriented team…

Categories Dallas Stars, Previews and Predictions

Stars’ News & Rumors: Bishop & Hintz, Training Camp & More

Sam Nestler | September 24, 2021

In Friday’s edition of Dallas Stars News & Rumors, training camp gets underway in Frisco, Jamie Benn’s position is up in the air, and an update on the health of…

Categories Column, Dallas Stars, News and Rumors

Projecting the Stars 2021-22 Lineup

Sam Nestler | September 23, 2021

As training camp begins, the Dallas Stars will look to find their optimal line combinations and roster for the 2021-22 season. Normally, many positions are known throughout the preseason while…

Categories Dallas Stars, Previews and Predictions

Stars’ Storylines to Watch for at 2021-22 Training Camp

Sam Nestler | September 22, 2021

We are now just days away from the start of Dallas Stars training camp on September 23. Heading into the first full season in years, there are a lot of…

Categories Dallas Stars

Stars News & Rumors: Development Camp, National TV Schedule & More

Sam Nestler | September 21, 2021

In today’s edition of Stars News & Rumors, Dallas closed out their 2021 prospect tournament, the NHL announced their national television schedule for the 2021-22 season, and more. Stars Prospects…

Categories Column, Dallas Stars, News and Rumors

Stars’ Burning Questions: Which Version of Jamie Benn Will We See in 2021-22?

Sam Nestler | September 20, 2021

Jamie Benn has been the face of the Dallas Stars for many years. Before he was named the sixth captain in franchise history in 2013, he was a young power…

Categories Dallas Stars, Editor's Choice, Previews and Predictions

Stars News & Rumors: Kraft Hockeyville, 2021 Prospect Tournament & More

Sam Nestler | September 17, 2021

On today’s edition of Stars’ News & Rumors, Dallas will finally play their Kraft Hockeyville preseason game, prospects impressing at development camp, and the full Stars schedule for the prospect…

Categories Column, Dallas Stars, News and Rumors

Stars’ Damiani & Harley Continue to Impress at Development Camp

Sam Nestler | September 16, 2021

The Dallas Stars’ development camp wrapped up on Sunday at the Comerica Center in Frisco, Texas, where top prospects Thomas Harley and Riley Damiani shared much of the attention. Both players impressed…

Categories Stars Prospects

Stars’ Burning Questions: Can They Win The Close Games?

Sam Nestler | September 13, 2021

One of the top reasons the Dallas Stars missed the playoffs last season was their performance in tight games. They finished the season with a record of 23-19-14 and missed…

Categories Dallas Stars, Previews and Predictions

Stars News & Rumors: Development Camp, The Captain, & More

Sam Nestler | September 13, 2021

On our Monday edition of Dallas Stars News & Rumors, a special opening to development camp, a new face on the Stars staff, Jamie Benn’s expectations in 2021-22, and top…

Categories Dallas Stars, News and Rumors

Stars News & Rumors: Seguin, Pavelski, & More

Sam Nestler | September 9, 2021

Welcome to the first edition of Dallas Stars News & Rumors! In today’s edition, Tyler Seguin works towards full health in 2021-22. Meanwhile, Dallas released their schedule and roster for…

Categories Column, Dallas Stars, News and Rumors

3 Stars Prospects Who Could See NHL Playing Time This Season

Sam Nestler | September 9, 2021

If there is one word to describe the Dallas Stars additions this summer, it is depth. General Manager Jim Nill elected to add five NHL players in Ryan Suter, Luke…

Categories Stars Prospects
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