Elie was drafted 91st overall by the London Knights of the Ontario Hockey League in the 2011 OHL Priority Selection.

[3] He proceeded to play with the Belleville Bulls for the 2014–15 season before joining the Erie Otters in a mid-season trade to conclude his junior career.

[9] Elie served largely as a healthy scratch, appearing in 16 games with 1 assist before he was waived by the Sabres.

[10] On January 29, 2021, Elie as a free agent from the Sabres signed a one-year AHL contract to continue his tenure with the Rochester Americans.

Elie secured an NHL contract as a free agent, agreeing to a one-year, two-way deal with back-to-back Stanley Cup champions the Tampa Bay Lightning on July 28, 2021.