Elson was traded to Minnesota from the Rangers in exchange for Nicolas Petan on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

It was a trade of minor-leaguers as Elson will report to AHL Iowa. Elson has five goals and 12 points in 38 appearances with AHL Hartford this season. The 31-year-old is a career minor-leaguer, having played only three games at the NHL level.

Elson was put on waivers Friday, Chris Johnston of TSN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Elson has played three games at the NHL level during his career. The 31-year-old had 17 goals and 41 points in 72 games with AHL Hartford last season.

Elson was placed on waivers by the Rangers on Thursday, Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today reports.

EDGE Analysis

Elson logged just two games for the Red Wings last season and is unlikely to make a significant impact in the NHL this year either. Without a clear path to minutes, Elson will be a relative non-factor in fantasy contests moving forward and will report to AHL Hartford once he clears waivers.

Elson signed a two-year, two-way contract with the Rangers on Thursday, per CapFriendly.

EDGE Analysis

Elson put up 45 points in 73 contests with AHL Grand Rapids last season, parlaying that performance into a two-way deal late in the campaign. He'll move on to the Rangers' organization, and it's likely he ends up playing most of the season with AHL Hartford.

Elson agreed to terms on a one-year contract with Detroit on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Elson hasn't played in an NHL game since making his debut for the Flames back in the 2015-16 season. The decision to add Elson to the roster will likely see him in the lineup versus the Maple Leafs and Devils on Tuesday and Friday, respectively. In the minors, Elson racked up 21 goals and 24 helpers in 73 games with AHL Grand Rapids but hasn't been able to break into the Wings' roster despite five years with the Griffins.

Elson (knee) was waived by the Red Wings on Monday, Max Bultman of The Athletic Detroit reports.

EDGE Analysis

A knee injury that Elson sustained in an intrasquad scrimmage decimated his already slim chances of making the team. However, he is a familiar face in the AHL, having notched 70 goals and 78 assists between 365 career contests, predominantly with the Griffins.

Elson sustained a knee injury in the team's intrasquad scrimmage Tuesday, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Elson was likely a long shot to make the 23-man roster for Opening Night against Carolina on Jan. 14. Even if the injury is minor, the quick turnaround before the start of the season likely closes the door on any outside chance Elson had. As such, the British Columbia native figures to provide low-end fantasy value even in deeper formats.

Elson signed a one-year contract extension with the Red Wings on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Elson spent the 2019-20 season with AHL Grand Rapids, notching nine goals and 22 points in 61 games. The 28-year-old forward is nothing more than a full-time minor-leaguer at this stage in his career.

Elson signed a two-year contract with Detroit on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Though the terms aren't specified, the 25-year-old likely signed a two-way AHL/NHL deal with the Red Wings since he's currently with the farm team. In 44 games with the AHL's Grand Rapids Griffins, Elson has 28 points. With a new contract and one game of NHL experience, the Canadian could get a crack with the big club at some point in the near future.

Elson was waived by the Red Wings on Tuesday, James Mirtle of The Athletic Toronto reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 25-year-old signed a one-year contract with the Red Wings in July, but his career trajectory signals an organizational depth player. It's safe to pass over the undrafted center in all fantasy settings.