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Red Wings' Joel L'Esperance: AHL bound after PTO cut
L'Esperance was released from his professional tryout and sent to AHL Grand Rapids on Saturday, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports.
L'Esperance has five goals representing his point total through 33 NHL games, which all took place between 2018-21 with the Stars. The Red Wings love having home-grown talent in the system, and L'Esperance will report back to the Griffins. He provided 25 goals and 24 assists through 72 games last campaign at the AHL level.
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Red Wings' Joel L'Esperance: Released from PTO
L'Esperance was released from his PTO on Friday, according to the Red Wings' website.
L'Esperance last played in the NHL for the Stars, back in the 2020-21 season. He should wind up somewhere in the minors.
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Stars' Joel L'Esperance: Waived by Stars
L'Esperance was waived by Dallas on Friday, CapFriendly reports.
L'Esperance drew into 12 games with the Stars last season, potting two goals over that span, but his presence on Friday's waivers list suggests he'll likely start the upcoming campaign in the minors.
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Stars' Joel L'Esperance: Dropped to taxi squad
L'Esperance was reassigned to the taxi squad Monday.
L'Esperance hasn't appeared in a game since April 11 and it seems like he'll be a healthy scratch once again for Monday's season finale in Chicago. He'll finish the 2020-21 campaign with two goals in 12 contests.
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Stars' Joel L'Esperance: Recalled from taxi squad
L'Esperance was recalled from the Stars' taxi squad Sunday.
L'Esperance will likely slot into the lineup Sunday against the Blackhawks and again for Monday's season finale against Chicago, as Dallas will be without Roope Hintz and Tyler Seguin, who have both been shut down for the season. The 25-year-old L'Esperance has appeared in 12 games for the Stars this season, scoring two goals without an assist.
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Stars' Joel L'Esperance: Drops to taxi squad
L'Esperance was designated for the taxi squad Monday.
It's an off-day for the Stars, so this could simply be a paper transaction. The 25-year-old has collected two goals on eight shots through 12 NHL games this year.
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Stars' Joel L'Esperance: Tallies in win
L'Esperance scored a goal and added two hits in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Panthers.
L'Esperance tallied just 1:49 into the game, giving the Stars a 2-0 lead. That was all goalie Anton Khudobin needed to help secure the win. The 25-year-old L'Esperance has just two goals and 16 hits through 11 appearances this season. When he's in the lineup, he plays a fourth-line role.
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Stars' Joel L'Esperance: Shifts to active roster
L'Esperance was promoted to the active roster Thursday.
L'Esperance has played just nine games this season, posting a goal and 12 hits. He's available for Thursday's road game versus the Blackhawks.
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Stars' Joel L'Esperance: Rises to active roster
L'Esperance was promoted to the active roster Sunday.
Jason Dickinson (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Sunday, opening up a roster spot. L'Esperance could draw into Sunday's game versus the Hurricanes. He'll likely slot into the bottom six if he plays.
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Stars' Joel L'Esperance: Returned to taxi squad
L'Esperance was reassigned to Dallas' taxi squad Sunday.
L'Esperance hasn't cracked the Stars' lineup since last Sunday versus Florida. He's picked up one goal in nine NHL appearances this year.
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Stars' Joel L'Esperance: Down to taxi squad
L'Esperance was reassigned to the taxi squad Tuesday.
As a result, he won't play Tuesday against the Predators after suiting up in the last four games. Assuming he's not injured, L'Esperance's next chance to join the lineup will come Thursday (also against Nashville).
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Stars' Joel L'Esperance: Deposits first goal of season
L'Esperance scored a goal in Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Panthers.
L'Esperance tipped a Joel Hanley shot past past Sergei Bobrovsky for the game-tying goal three minutes into the third period. The 25-year-old L'Esperance was in the lineup as the Stars were undermanned at forward. The Michigan native's goal was his first point in eight outings this year. He's not likely to score enough to earn attention in fantasy.
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Stars' Joel L'Esperance: Shifts to active roster
L'Esperance was promoted to the active roster Thursday.
L'Esperance has played just six games with the big club this season. He has yet to post a point. The 25-year-old could draw into the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Lighting. He'll skate in the bottom six if he suits up.
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Stars' Joel L'Esperance: Descends to taxi squad
L'Esperance was designated for the taxi squad Wednesday.
L'Esperance suited up for the sixth time this season during Tuesday's loss to the Lightning, logging three hits across 6:50 of ice time. He should continue to bounce up and down from the taxi squad moving forward.
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Stars' Joel L'Esperance: Shifts to active roster
L'Esperance was promoted to the active roster Tuesday.
L'Esperance hasn't played since March 13, and he's played in just two of the last 18 games. If he suits up, the 25-year-old likely will skate on the fourth line.
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Stars' Joel L'Esperance: Placed on taxi squad
L'Esperance was moved to Dallas' taxi squad Sunday.
L'Esperance's demotion creates the roster spot for Alexander Radulov (lower body) to make his return Sunday against the Blue Jackets. The 25-year-old Michigan native is yet to score a point in five NHL appearances this season, but L'Esperance should remain among the top fill-in candidates should future injuries strike the Stars.
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Stars' Joel L'Esperance: Receives promotion
L'Esperance was promoted to the active roster Saturday.
L'Esperance has a chance to play in Saturday's game versus the Blue Jackets, as Ty Dellandrea was assigned to the taxi squad in a corresponding move. Through four games this season, L'Esperance has yet to record a point.
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Stars' Joel L'Esperance: Shuffles to taxi squad
L'Esperance was assigned to the taxi squad Monday.
L'Esperance has played just four games this season, contributing three shots on net and no points. The 25-year-old can practice and travel with the Stars while on the taxi squad.
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Stars' Joel L'Esperance: Called up to active roster
L'Esperance was promoted to the active roster Saturday.
L'Esperance hasn't played a game since Feb. 4, but he'll be available for Saturday's matchup against the Blue Jackets. If the 25-year-old cracks the lineup, it'll likely be in a bottom-six role.
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Stars' Joel L'Esperance: Back to taxi squad
L'Esperance was reassigned to the taxi squad Tuesday, Bruce LeVine of Dallas Stars Radio reports.
L'Esperance has appeared in just three games for the Stars this season in which he logged a mere 9:26 of ice time and generated three shots, three hits and a minus-2 rating. The 25-year-old Michigan native figures to remain a fringe player and should continue moving between the taxi squad and active roster.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-2, 210 lbs |
| Birthplace: Brighton, MI |
| Age: 29 |
| Experience: 4 |
| Shoots: Right |