The Dallas Stars are looking for more scoring – so they’re turning to the AHL’s current goal leader. Center Joel L’Esperance has racked up 27 tallies in 49 games and ranks second among rookies with 42 points total – an .857 PPG pace.
But can the undrafted Michigan Tech product play his high-scoring game in his first call-up to the big league? Mark Stepneski takes a closer look:
The 6-foot-2, 210-pound L’Esperance, who is a Michigan native, has a nice mix of size, skill, and smarts. He’s a well-rounded player, brings a physical element and plays well on both sides of the puck.