Capitals' Volpatti placed on waivers

Aaron Volpatti was placed on waivers Saturday, Bob McKenzie of TSN reports.

Analysis:

The move clears up a roster space ahead of Monday's trade deadline. Volpatti is expected to report to AHL Hershey if he goes unclaimed. Having only played in two games after spending most of the season recovering from offseason neck surgery, the British Columbia native has zero points and one shot while averaging 9:37 in ice time this season and remains largely irrelevant in terms of fantasy considerations.