Grand Rapids Griffins sign Joel L’Esperance to two-year deal

Per the Grand Rapids Griffins:

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The Grand Rapids Griffins on Wednesday signed center Joel L’Esperance (lehs-pehr-AWNCE) to a two-year contract.

L’Esperance, 26, has been within the Dallas Stars organization since the 2018-19 season and most recently posted a career-high 49 points (24-25—49) and 30 penalty minutes in 62 outings with the American Hockey League’s Texas Stars. Throughout four seasons in the AHL with the Stars, the fifth-year pro accumulated 80 goals, 56 assists and 92 penalty minutes in 183 appearances. The Brighton, Mich., native also represented Texas at the 2019-20 AHL All-Star Game.

The 6-foot-2, 215-pound center has bagged five goals in 33 games in the National Hockey League with the Dallas Stars. L’Esperance last saw time in the NHL during the 2020-21 campaign when he totaled two goals and two penalty minutes in 12 contests.

Before making the move to the pro ranks, L’Esperance spent four seasons at Michigan Tech University and garnered 98 points (46-52—98) and 132 penalty minutes in 152 outings. He helped lead MTU to two consecutive Western Collegiate Hockey Association titles from 2016-18. The forward also spent parts of three seasons in the United States Hockey League, showing 37 goals and 30 helpers in 111 games.

Red Wings sign Dominik Kubalik to a 2-year deal

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UPDATE: The #RedWings today signed left wing Dominik Kubalik to a 2-year contract. pic.twitter.com/hvFUpe7nAt— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) July 13, 2022

Steve Yzerman bolsters the Red Wings up front with another signing: Dominik Kubalik signed a two-year contract worth $2.5 million AAV— Brad Galli (@BradGalli) July 13, 2022

David Perron, Dominik Kubalik signing 2-year deals with Detroit— David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) July 13, 2022

TVA Sports’ Lavoie: Red Wings sign David Perron to a 2-year deal

Contrat de deux ans pour David Perron avec les Red Wings. @TVASports— Renaud Lavoie (@renlavoietva) July 13, 2022

It’s a two years deal for David Perron with the Red Wings.— Renaud Lavoie (@renlavoietva) July 13, 2022

Waiting on the bucks…

David Perron signs with #LGRW

He’s been very productive well into his 30s and arrives on a Red Wings team that has a lot of talent. Only concern is if he gets relegated to the second PP unit.#fantasyhockey #HockeyTwitter https://t.co/JE4YwH9H90— Frozen Tools (@FrozenTools) July 13, 2022

UPDATE: The #RedWings today signed left wing David Perron to a 2-year contract. pic.twitter.com/brYHXpMS6M— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) July 13, 2022

Bultman, Friedman: Red Wings sign Ben Chiarot to a 4-year deal at $4.75 million per season

It was reported a while ago by @FriedgeHNIC, but can confirm Detroit working on a deal with Ben Chiarot.— Max Bultman (@m_bultman) July 13, 2022

Ben Chiarot 4x$4.75M in DET— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) July 13, 2022

Signed to Standard Contract
Ben Chiarot (LD/RD) | DET#LGRWhttps://t.co/BetFiospq8— CapFriendly Transactions (@CF_Transactions) July 13, 2022

Ben Chiarot is heading to the Motor City after signing a four-year deal with the @DetroitRedWings, per @FriedgeHNIC. ?

Thoughts? ? #NHLFreeAgency | #LGRW pic.twitter.com/aF0lImS0qZ— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) July 13, 2022

UPDATE: The #RedWings today signed defenseman Ben Chiarot to a 4-year contract. pic.twitter.com/kHFQ097mfv— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) July 13, 2022

Continue reading Bultman, Friedman: Red Wings sign Ben Chiarot to a 4-year deal at $4.75 million per season

Pagnotta: Wings sign AHL’er Matt Luff

Per The Fourth Period’s David Pagnotta:

The Red Wings have signed free agent F Matt Luff— David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) July 13, 2022

Depth RW who split last season between Nashville and AHL Milwaukee. 3-3–6 in 23 games with Preds. #RedWings https://t.co/FKPB9h8cNX— Ansar Khan (@AnsarKhanMLive) July 13, 2022

Seravalli: Red Wings and David Perron ‘closing in on a deal’

Wow:

Hearing #RedWings and David Perron are closing in on a deal. #LGRW@DailyFaceoff— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) July 13, 2022

Detroit getting close on a deal with Perron. @frank_seravalli first to report. #stlblues— Jeremy Rutherford (@jprutherford) July 13, 2022

David Perron is 34, but he’s scored at a 27-goal pace or better in four straight seasons. Right-hand shot on the wing. https://t.co/rJLftVhqrw— Max Bultman (@m_bultman) July 13, 2022

David Perron’s last four seasons:
2021-22: 27 goals
2020-21: 19 goals
2019-20: 25 goals
2018-19: 23 goals https://t.co/tYqznyVpik— Brad Galli (@BradGalli) July 13, 2022

Perron also had 11 power-play goals last season — a badly-needed weapon for Alex Tanguay’s crew— Max Bultman (@m_bultman) July 13, 2022

Perron is 34 but coming off a 27-goal season, most since ’13-14, and had 57 points. Also addresses need for right-shooting forwards and adds some grit. #RedWings https://t.co/66amVvE8om— Ansar Khan (@AnsarKhanMLive) July 13, 2022

Seems like the Detroit Red Wings are going to sign David Perron. It should be very good addition for the Red Wings! We’re waiting for more details. pic.twitter.com/Bd4epWPuOz— Andy & Rono (@ARHockeyStats) July 13, 2022