Sam Nestler
@samnestler.bsky.social
Dallas Stars beat writer & show host at DLLS.
A (blurry) sneak peek at Jake Oettinger’s Team USA gear and mask.
February 8, 2026 at 9:08 PM
A (blurry) sneak peek at Jake Oettinger’s Team USA gear and mask.
I wasn't sure if Jason Robertson was actually faster or if he just looked it.
Turns out... He is faster.
Here are his top 5 skating bursts from this season vs last. It's noticeable, specifically the way he separates from forecheckers or through the neutral zone.
Turns out... He is faster.
Here are his top 5 skating bursts from this season vs last. It's noticeable, specifically the way he separates from forecheckers or through the neutral zone.
January 23, 2026 at 1:26 AM
I wasn't sure if Jason Robertson was actually faster or if he just looked it.
Turns out... He is faster.
Here are his top 5 skating bursts from this season vs last. It's noticeable, specifically the way he separates from forecheckers or through the neutral zone.
Turns out... He is faster.
Here are his top 5 skating bursts from this season vs last. It's noticeable, specifically the way he separates from forecheckers or through the neutral zone.
Lian Bichsel is on the ice for some light work ahead of practice.
January 19, 2026 at 4:10 PM
Lian Bichsel is on the ice for some light work ahead of practice.
A Sunday Kid’s Day matinee against the Bolts.
January 18, 2026 at 5:50 PM
A Sunday Kid’s Day matinee against the Bolts.
Through two periods from HockeyViz. Just not enough quantity or quality for Dallas tonight.
January 14, 2026 at 4:58 AM
Through two periods from HockeyViz. Just not enough quantity or quality for Dallas tonight.
How about this from the Stars PK tonight?
One shot allowed, and it came wide from the right circle. Caps went 0/2.
One shot allowed, and it came wide from the right circle. Caps went 0/2.
January 8, 2026 at 3:33 AM
How about this from the Stars PK tonight?
One shot allowed, and it came wide from the right circle. Caps went 0/2.
One shot allowed, and it came wide from the right circle. Caps went 0/2.
Favorite part of the Stars tonight...
Getting to those tough areas over and over again. It has paid off with all three goals coming from in tight.
Getting to those tough areas over and over again. It has paid off with all three goals coming from in tight.
January 8, 2026 at 2:35 AM
Favorite part of the Stars tonight...
Getting to those tough areas over and over again. It has paid off with all three goals coming from in tight.
Getting to those tough areas over and over again. It has paid off with all three goals coming from in tight.
Lol, precisely the goal the Stars needed to get off the PP schnide. Bussi had it in his gear (looked like it was tucked under his blocker), but didn't know and flipped over in panic, throwing it into his own net.
Probably should've been blown dead, but Dallas will take it.
Probably should've been blown dead, but Dallas will take it.
January 7, 2026 at 12:36 AM
Lol, precisely the goal the Stars needed to get off the PP schnide. Bussi had it in his gear (looked like it was tucked under his blocker), but didn't know and flipped over in panic, throwing it into his own net.
Probably should've been blown dead, but Dallas will take it.
Probably should've been blown dead, but Dallas will take it.
Say hello to our little friend.
Mako is the newest addition to the Texas Nestlers 🐶🩷
Mako is the newest addition to the Texas Nestlers 🐶🩷
January 2, 2026 at 5:28 PM
Say hello to our little friend.
Mako is the newest addition to the Texas Nestlers 🐶🩷
Mako is the newest addition to the Texas Nestlers 🐶🩷
Goodnight and happy new year, y’all.
January 1, 2026 at 5:06 AM
Goodnight and happy new year, y’all.
Wait… This is not the Cotton Bowl!
Oh well, let’s have a fun one at the AAC tonight. And of course, Go Canes 🙌
Oh well, let’s have a fun one at the AAC tonight. And of course, Go Canes 🙌
December 31, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Wait… This is not the Cotton Bowl!
Oh well, let’s have a fun one at the AAC tonight. And of course, Go Canes 🙌
Oh well, let’s have a fun one at the AAC tonight. And of course, Go Canes 🙌
A new cut for Miro Heiskanen.
Looks young. Younger than normal.
Looks young. Younger than normal.
December 31, 2025 at 4:29 PM
A new cut for Miro Heiskanen.
Looks young. Younger than normal.
Looks young. Younger than normal.
The NHL will feature Jake Oettinger in its next TV spot, debuting Tuesday.
Oettinger, Quinn Hughes, Cale Makar, and Charlie McAvoy will be featured in:
“‘AI Can’t NHL’, a hockey-centric take on one of today’s most talked-about cultural phenomena — the AI revolution.”
Oettinger, Quinn Hughes, Cale Makar, and Charlie McAvoy will be featured in:
“‘AI Can’t NHL’, a hockey-centric take on one of today’s most talked-about cultural phenomena — the AI revolution.”
December 22, 2025 at 10:38 PM
The NHL will feature Jake Oettinger in its next TV spot, debuting Tuesday.
Oettinger, Quinn Hughes, Cale Makar, and Charlie McAvoy will be featured in:
“‘AI Can’t NHL’, a hockey-centric take on one of today’s most talked-about cultural phenomena — the AI revolution.”
Oettinger, Quinn Hughes, Cale Makar, and Charlie McAvoy will be featured in:
“‘AI Can’t NHL’, a hockey-centric take on one of today’s most talked-about cultural phenomena — the AI revolution.”
The Stars honored head athletic trainer, Dave Zeis on his 2000th NHL game.
Jamie Benn gifted Zeis a trip to Buffalo to see the Bills play, and Jim Nill a Stars jersey No. 2000.
Really cool moment pregame. Works dang hard.
Jamie Benn gifted Zeis a trip to Buffalo to see the Bills play, and Jim Nill a Stars jersey No. 2000.
Really cool moment pregame. Works dang hard.
December 22, 2025 at 12:12 AM
The Stars honored head athletic trainer, Dave Zeis on his 2000th NHL game.
Jamie Benn gifted Zeis a trip to Buffalo to see the Bills play, and Jim Nill a Stars jersey No. 2000.
Really cool moment pregame. Works dang hard.
Jamie Benn gifted Zeis a trip to Buffalo to see the Bills play, and Jim Nill a Stars jersey No. 2000.
Really cool moment pregame. Works dang hard.
Christmas time at the AAC.
December 21, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Christmas time at the AAC.
Teams have to be separated after the final horn as rats rain down on the ice at AAC.
December 14, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Teams have to be separated after the final horn as rats rain down on the ice at AAC.
Thomas Harley did it again.
December 13, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Thomas Harley did it again.
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December 1, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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Dallas skyline and old logo on the right, Cowboys and logo on the left for Casey DeSmith.
Of course, stripe down the middle.
Of course, stripe down the middle.
December 1, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Dallas skyline and old logo on the right, Cowboys and logo on the left for Casey DeSmith.
Of course, stripe down the middle.
Of course, stripe down the middle.
The Stars held a pregame ceremony to celebrate Jamie Benn’s 400th goal. Jim Nill presented him a plaque.
It was as minimal as possible, fitting for Benn, who is ready to stop talking about it lol.
It was as minimal as possible, fitting for Benn, who is ready to stop talking about it lol.
November 30, 2025 at 11:11 PM
The Stars held a pregame ceremony to celebrate Jamie Benn’s 400th goal. Jim Nill presented him a plaque.
It was as minimal as possible, fitting for Benn, who is ready to stop talking about it lol.
It was as minimal as possible, fitting for Benn, who is ready to stop talking about it lol.
New ‘99 look for Jake Oettinger.
November 28, 2025 at 4:20 PM
New ‘99 look for Jake Oettinger.
Is this how Mikko Rantanen is going to suit up tonight?
November 28, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Is this how Mikko Rantanen is going to suit up tonight?
Matt Duchene is skating ahead of an optional morning skate.
November 28, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Matt Duchene is skating ahead of an optional morning skate.