Veleno scored a goal in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Blackhawks.

EDGE Analysis

Veleno deflected a shot from Moritz Seider, and his own deflection ricocheted off the Blackhawks' Nolan Allan before getting past Petr Mrazek for Detroit's third goal early in the third period. This was Veleno's first goal and second point of the season, so he won't deliver a lot of fantasy production in most formats. However, he's been putting up solid numbers in other categories, as he's racked up 19 hits and nine blocked shots in his 12 contests. Ultimately, though, the lack of scoring can't be overlooked, so fantasy managers would be wise looking at other options in the waiver wire.

Veleno recorded an assist, two shots on goal and four hits in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Predators.

EDGE Analysis

The point was Veleno's first in five appearances this season. The 24-year-old has played in a bottom-six role so far, adding seven shots on net, 12 hits, six blocked shots and a minus-2 rating. He's filled a similar role over the last three campaigns, earning a career-high 28 points over 80 regular-season contests in 2023-24. Veleno can throw hits, but his offense is a bit too limited to help in most fantasy formats.

Veleno signed a two-year, $4.55 million contract with the Red Wings on Friday, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

EDGE Analysis

Veleno was a restricted free agent coming off a one-year, $825,000 contract. He had 12 goals and 28 points in 80 contests last season. The 24-year-old is likely to start the 2024-25 campaign in a bottom-six role, but he does have some upside.

Veleno finished with 12 goals, 16 assists and a minus-16 rating through 80 games of the 2023-24 campaign.

EDGE Analysis

Veleno established new career highs for goals and helpers, but that should be taken with a grain of salt, as this was just his fourth year in the league, including a five-game sample in the 2020-21 campaign. When Veleno was drafted in the first round (No. 30 overall) in 2018, the consensus thought among hockey pundits was that the skilled forward would rapidly evolve into a top-six skater with heavy utilization on the power play, but that hasn't materialized. Veleno took a pay cut ahead of last season and ended up with a one-year, $825,000 contract to remain with the Wings. The 24-year-old is set to become a restricted free agent after showing modest improvement this season.

Veleno (head) will play Thursday versus the Coyotes, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Veleno will play Thursday after taking a puck off the head or neck in the second period of Tuesday's game versus the Sabres. The 24-year-old will play in a middle-six role between Michael Rasmussen and Patrick Kane. With Veleno good to go and Austin Czarnik called up, Daniel Sprong will be a healthy scratch.

Veleno won't return to Tuesday's game versus the Sabres after taking a puck to the head in the second period.

EDGE Analysis

Veleno was struck by a Connor Clifton shot and immediately left the contest. The 24-year-old Veleno has been in a top-six role due to Dylan Larkin (lower body) being out. With Larkin not expected back for another week, Veleno's absence will likely force the Red Wings to make a roster move.

Veleno posted an assist and six PIM in Saturday's 5-0 win over the Flames.

EDGE Analysis

Veleno was whistled for roughing, hooking and holding throughout the contest, but Wings goalie James Reimer stood on his head and the penalty-killing units were on point to let the winger off the hook. Most importantly, Veleno added his fifth point in the last six games, with the hot streak comprised of two goals and three helpers. The third-line contributor continues to sprinkle in offense, having already established career highs in goals (10), assists (13), and power-play points (five) through 52 games.

Veleno scored a power-play goal on two shots, added two hits and went minus-2 in Tuesday's 8-4 loss to the Oilers.

EDGE Analysis

Veleno scored midway through the second period to cut the Red Wings' deficit to 3-2. The 24-year-old has two goals and two assists over his last four games, with three of those points coming on the power play. While he's seeing bottom-six usage at even strength, he's also on the second power-play unit. The Quebec native has 10 goals, 22 points (five on the power play), 58 shots on net, 56 hits and a minus-13 rating through 50 appearances in what's already a career year.

Veleno provided an assist in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

With eight goals and nine assists through 40 games, Veleno finds himself four points away from establishing a new career high. The Red Wings have given Veleno plenty of opportunities to shine since drafting him 30th overall in 2018, and this is a pivotal year in terms of proving his worth given that he's on an expiring contract with a cap hit set at a mere $825,000. Veleno is due to become a restricted free agent in the summer.

Veleno scored a goal on two shots and went plus-2 in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Ducks.

EDGE Analysis

Veleno was just able to squeak in a goal on a wrap-around in the second period, though it required video review to confirm. The 23-year-old center has picked up three points over his last four games since he missed two contests with an undisclosed injury. He's been solid in a middle-six role this season with 16 points, 50 shots on net, 28 hits and a minus-9 rating over 38 appearances.