Nelson announced his retirement from professional hockey Friday, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.

Nelson has opted out of the 2020-21 season, Darren Dreger of TSN reports.

Nelson inked a one-year, $700,000 pact with Buffalo on Thursday.

Nelson cleared waivers, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.

Nelson was waived by the Sabres for the purpose of reassignment Monday.

Nelson is without a point since returning from injury.

Nelson is in the lineup Monday against the Maple Leafs, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

Nelson (upper body) will not play Sunday in New Jersey, but will travel to Florida on Tuesday, John Vogl of The Athletic reports.

Nelson (upper body) returned from his conditioning stint with AHL Rochester and is expected to play Sunday versus the Devils, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

Nelson (upper body) will join AHL Rochester on a conditioning assignment, the club announced Friday.