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AHL bound after PTO cut L'Esperance was released from his professional tryout and sent to AHL Grand Rapids on Friday, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports.

Impact 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 remains a quality depth option, but at least for now, he'll look to pick up where he left off with the Griffins, a team for which he provided 25 goals and 24 assists through 72 games last year.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joel L'esperance gets his 1st goal in 4-1 win in Minnesota

Joel L'esperance gets his 1st goal in 4-1 win in Minnesota

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Joel L'Esperance on Dallas' 3-2 OT loss to Calgary

Joel L'Esperance on Dallas' 3-2 OT loss to Calgary

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

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, 2021 • 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, 2021 • 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, 2021 • 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, 2021 • 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 28, 2021 • 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, 2021 • 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, 2021 • 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, 2021 • 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