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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!

Revisiting the Dallas Stars 2006 NHL Draft Picks

Sam Nestler | February 24, 2021

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…

Categories Stars History

Revisiting the Dallas Stars 2005 NHL Draft Picks

Sam Nestler | February 22, 2021

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…

Categories Hockey History, NHL Entry Draft, Stars History

Dallas Stars Finding Ways to Lose

Sam Nestler | February 15, 2021

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…

Categories Dallas Stars

Former Dallas Star Janmark Returns In Series With Blackhawks

Sam Nestler | February 12, 2021

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…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, Dallas Stars

Stars Believe In the ‘Next Man Up’ Strategy

Sam Nestler | February 10, 2021

Adversity is a huge part of any hockey season. The team that can overcome it the most, is usually set up to make a run. For the Dallas Stars, they…

Categories Dallas Stars

Stars’ Prospect Development Paying off With Hintz, Gurianov & Oleksiak

Sam Nestler | February 7, 2021

The path to the NHL is a complex one. It is rarely the same steps from one player to another in their quest to reach the top tier of hockey.…

Categories Dallas Stars
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