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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 Tyler Seguin Is Set Up for a Huge 2022-23 Season

Sam Nestler | June 7, 2022

Tyler Seguin is an elite hockey player. He has a 40-goal season, an 80-point season, 249 career goals, and a Stanley Cup championship already on his resume. However, over the…

Dallas Stars’ Way Too Early 2022-23 Roster Projection

Sam Nestler | June 5, 2022

The Dallas Stars certainly have some questions to answer this summer. Who will be their coach? Who will re-sign and who will walk? Will they add any pieces or trust…

Dallas Stars Top Contract Priorities This Summer

Sam Nestler | June 3, 2022

The Dallas Stars have many contracts coming to an end this summer. From experienced players becoming free agents to youngsters on expiring deals (many of which are entry-level), there are…

Will John Klingberg Remain With the Dallas Stars?

Sam Nestler | June 2, 2022

Behind finding the next head coach, the John Klingberg situation is the hottest topic surrounding the Dallas Stars this summer. The 29-year-old defenseman is set to become an unrestricted free…

Stars Finally Have Their Answer Between the Pipes

Sam Nestler | May 26, 2022

The Dallas Stars have been through the wringer when it comes to their goaltending. Ever since Marty Turco finished his tenure in 2010, the Stars have shuffled through the likes…

Stars Top Candidates for Their Next Head Coach

Sam Nestler | May 25, 2022

The Dallas Stars will have a new head coach in 2022-23 after Rick Bowness decided to step down following the Game 7 loss to the Calgary Flames. This will be…

Dallas Stars: Top Stories to Watch This Summer

Sam Nestler | May 24, 2022

The Stars will likely be one of the busiest teams this summer heading into the 2022-23 season. After a first-round exit from the postseason, there are many questions that need…

Stars Players & Management Show High Hopes for the Future

Sam Nestler | May 23, 2022

Despite falling to the Calgary Flames in seven games in round 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Dallas Stars have a lot to be proud of. They overcame scoring…

Stars Look to Start Fresh After Bowness Steps Down

Sam Nestler | May 21, 2022

The Dallas Stars wasted no time making big moves surrounding their franchise. On Friday, it was announced that Rick Bowness would be stepping down as the head coach.  “After careful…

Dallas Stars Playoff Outlook: What Went Wrong

Sam Nestler | May 20, 2022

While certain factors went right and allowed the Dallas Stars to push Calgary to seven games, there were also a lot of things that went wrong. Unfortunately, just one of…

Dallas Stars Playoff Outlook: What Went Right

Sam Nestler | May 19, 2022

The Dallas Stars pushed aside the haters and took a very skilled Calgary Flames team to overtime in Game 7 before finally bowing out. For them to push this series…

Dallas Stars Series Recap: Round 1 vs Calgary Flames

Sam Nestler | May 17, 2022

The Dallas Stars season came to an end in overtime of Game 7 in the first-round matchup against the Calgary Flames. In the end, the Stars took games 2,3, and…

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