Impact 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.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Tallies in win L'Esperance scored a goal and added two hits in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Panthers.

Impact 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.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts to active roster L'Esperance was promoted to the active roster Thursday.

Impact 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.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Returned to taxi squad L'Esperance was reassigned to Dallas' taxi squad Sunday.

Impact 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.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Rises to active roster L'Esperance was promoted to the active roster Sunday.

Impact Jason Dickinson (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Sunday, opening 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.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Down to taxi squad L'Esperance was reassigned to the taxi squad Tuesday.

Impact 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).

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Deposits first goal of season L'Esperance scored a goal in Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Panthers.

Impact 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.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts to active roster L'Esperance was promoted to the active roster Thursday.

Impact 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.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Descends to taxi squad L'Esperance was designated for the taxi squad Wednesday.

Impact 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.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts to active roster L'Esperance was promoted to the active roster Tuesday.

Impact 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.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on taxi squad L'Esperance was moved to Dallas' taxi squad Sunday.

Impact 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.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Receives promotion L'Esperance was promoted to the active roster Saturday.

Impact 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.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Shuffles to taxi squad L'Esperance was assigned to the taxi squad Monday.

Impact 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.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Called up to active roster L'Esperance was promoted to the active roster Saturday.

Impact 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.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Back to taxi squad L'Esperance was reassigned to the taxi squad Tuesday, Bruce LeVine of Dallas Stars Radio reports.

Impact 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.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Added to active roster L'Esperance was promoted to the active roster Monday, Bruce LeVine of Dallas Stars Radio reports.

Impact L'Esperance has appeared in three games with Dallas this season but hasn't registered a point yet. With Roope Hintz (undisclosed) considered a game-time decision, L'Esperance's status for Monday against the Predators will depend on that.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts to taxi squad L'Esperance was assigned to the taxi squad Saturday.

Impact L'Esperance and Nick Caamano were both designated for the taxi squad, while Tanner Kero and Ty Dellandrea were activated in corresponding moves. Over three games this year, L'Esperance has accrued three shots on net, three hits and a minus-2 rating.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Activated from taxi squad L'Esperance was promoted from the taxi squad Tuesday.

Impact L'Esperance sat out the last two games, but he could be back in action for Tuesday's matchup against the Blue Jackets. If he cracks the lineup, the 25-year-old likely will stay in a bottom-six role.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to taxi squad The Stars assigned L'Esperance to their taxi squad Friday.

Impact L'Esperance made his season debut Thursday against Detroit, registering one hit in 8:57 of ice time. The 25-year-old forward will likely continue to bounce between the taxi squad and Dallas' active roster thoughout the campaign.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to active roster L'Esperance was promoted from the taxi squad Thursday.

Impact L'Esperance could make his season debut in Thursday's game against the Red Wings. The Michigan product has just 21 NHL games in his ledger, and he generated three goals and 23 hits in that stretch.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice L'Esperance (undisclosed) participated in practice Wednesday, Matthew DeFranks of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact L'Esperance was deemed unfit to practice on Jan. 6. He should continue to skate regularly as the Stars work back to full strength following a COVID-19 outbreak among the team. He'll likely feature in a rotational role for the Stars this year.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Won't practice Wednesday L'Esperance (undisclosed) has been deemed unfit to participate in Wednesday's practice, Mike Heika of the Stars' official site reports.

Impact It isn't clear what's holding L'Esperance out of Wednesday's on-ice session, but at this point there's no reason to believe he's dealing with anything overly serious. The 25-year-old American is poised to be a rotational, bottom-six option for the Stars this season.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Inks two-year deal with Dallas L'Esperance signed a two-year, two-way contract with the Stars on Sunday.

Impact The 25-year-old pivot has played 21 NHL games over the last two seasons and scored three goals, and he's been outstanding in the minors. The Michigan Tech product led AHL Texas with 25 goals through 58 games last season. L'Esperance will be a bubble player during training camp yet again, and if the team stays healthy, he's expected to start the upcoming season in the minors.

OCTOBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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