The New York Rangers have acquired forward Nic Petan from the Minnesota Wild in exchange for forward Turner Elson.

Petan, who is 28 years old, 28, has played for the Minnesota Wild and the Iowa Wild of the American Hockey League (AHL) this season, scoring 12 goals and 28 assists for 40 points, In Minnesota this season, he has registered two assists in six games.

Last season with Iowa, he notched AHL career-highs in goals (23), assists (39) and points (62).

Petan was originally selected by Winnipeg in the second round, 43rd overall, of the 2013 NHL Draft.