Elson, Turner #57 (LW) - Detroit Red Wings - NHL 2017/18 Regular
Height: 6'0''
Weight: 195 lbs.
Shoots: L
Born on: Sept. 13, 1992
Age: 33
Birthplace: New Westminster, British Columbia
Salary: $0.650M
Cap Hit: $0.650M
NHL.com: Go
Draft Round: Undrafted
Rookie Year: 2017

Statistics - NHL 2017/18 Regular

Split GP GM G A Pts +/- PIM PPG PPA SHG SHA GWG S Hits Blks SPCT P/G
Actual 0 82 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Date News Advice
March 8, 2024 Elson was traded to Minnesota from the Rangers in exchange for Nicolas Petan on Friday. - 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. None
Sept. 29, 2023 Elson was put on waivers Friday, Chris Johnston of TSN reports. - 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. None
Sept. 29, 2022 Elson was placed on waivers by the Rangers on Thursday, Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today reports. - 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. None
April 25, 2022 Elson agreed to terms on a one-year contract with Detroit on Monday. - 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. None

No Injuries found

No suspensions found
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Apr 13 2026 19:00 EDT at TBL Pre-game 2025/2026 Regular Season
Apr 15 2026 19:00 EDT at FLA Pre-game 2025/2026 Regular Season

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Date Key Old Value New Value
2017-09-30 injury_note
2017-09-30 analysis
2017-09-30 update
2017-09-30 Date Injured 2015-10-08 2017-09-30
2017-09-30 Injured No Yes
2017-09-26 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.
2017-09-26 update Elson was waived by the Red Wings on Tuesday, James Mirtle of The Athletic Toronto reports.
2017-09-14 Jersey Number 13 57
2017-09-14 Active in League No Yes
2017-09-01 Salary Cap Hit $0.000M $0.650M
2017-09-01 Salary $0.000M $0.650M
2017-09-01 Pickable No Yes
2017-09-01 Active in League No Yes
2017-09-01 Franchise 2017 Unknown Unknown 2017 Detroit Red Wings