Elson was traded to Minnesota from the Rangers in exchange for Nicolas Petan on Friday.
Elson was put on waivers Friday, Chris Johnston of TSN reports.
Elson was placed on waivers by the Rangers on Thursday, Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today reports.
Elson signed a two-year, two-way contract with the Rangers on Thursday, per CapFriendly.
Elson agreed to terms on a one-year contract with Detroit on Monday.
Elson (knee) was waived by the Red Wings on Monday, Max Bultman of The Athletic Detroit reports.
Elson sustained a knee injury in the team's intrasquad scrimmage, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports.
Elson signed a one-year contract extension with the Red Wings on Saturday.
Elson signed a two-year contract with Detroit on Tuesday.
Elson was waived by the Red Wings on Tuesday, James Mirtle of The Athletic Toronto reports.