Report: Red Wings place Ouellet on waivers for purpose of buyout

The Detroit Red Wings placed defenseman Xavier Ouellet on unconditional waivers for the purpose of buying out his contract on Sunday, according to Sportsnet's Chris Johnston.

Ouellet has one year left on his contract with a cap hit of $1.25 million. With the buyout, the Red Wings will be able to save just under $1.1 million next season.

The 24-year-old is coming off a 2017-18 campaign that saw him go goalless with seven assists across 45 games. Since being drafted in the second round in 2011, Ouellet has just five goals and 23 points in 141 games.