Walker was reassigned to AHL Hershey on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

The rookie who hails from Australia hasn't seen game ice since the Capitals reeled him back through waivers -- via Edmonton -- Dec. 20. He's managed one goal through seven games with the Caps, but Walker is far too inexperienced to be relied upon outside of keeper/dynasty leagues in fantasy.

Walker was claimed off waivers by the Capitals on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

The Australian forward has already played seven games for Washington this season, scoring one goal, and rejoins the team after a three-week stay with Edmonton, which acquired him via waivers. Due to the NHL roster freeze that's in effect until Dec. 28, Walker will remain with the Caps for the time being, though it wouldn't be surprising if he were to be moved to the minors when eligible.

Walker was placed on waivers on Tuesday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

The move to waive Walker is likely the surest sign that Andrej Sekera (knee) is nearing his season debut. With the NHL invoking a roster freeze beginning at the end of the day and in effect until Dec. 28, the move had to be made Tuesday. Should Walker clear waivers, he'll likely be assigned to AHL Bakersfield, but that's not a sure thing considering the Australian national was claimed off waivers once already this season.

Walker was claimed off waivers by the Oilers on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

The Capitals waived Walker with full intentions of sending him to their minor-league affiliate in Hershey, but the struggling Oilers nabbed him within the 24-hour claim window. It's not clear whether the Australian-born center will start out in the NHL with his new club after pitching in one goal over seven games with Washington, but such information should be disclosed before long.

Walker was waived for the purpose of reassignment to AHL Hershey on Thursday, Tarik El-Bashir of NBC Sports Washington reports.

EDGE Analysis

Given that he'd only been in the Capitals lineup roughly once a week, it's no surprise to see Walker dropped from the parent-club roster. The rookie picked up one goal over seven games at the highest level, but he could use more seasoning away from the pressure-cooker environment that is the NHL.

Walker was a healthy scratch for Wednesday's 5-2 victory over Ottawa.

EDGE Analysis

The 23-year-old has been in Washington the majority of the season but has only played in seven games, notching one goal. Walker found AHL success the last two seasons notching 64 points in 131 games, but with Washington having a deep forward core, he'll likely need injuries to arise to become an everyday player.

Walker will be in the lineup Tuesday against the Maple Leafs, Tarik El-Bashir of NBC Sports Washington reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Aussie has been out of the lineup in Washington's last three games, but the Caps need a spark so the pesky winger will draw into an early-season showdown with the upstart Maple Leafs. With one goal to show in two contests, the 23-year-old has yet to carve out reliable fantasy value.

Walker had a goal in Saturday's 6-1 rout over the Canadiens.

EDGE Analysis

The goal was almost icing on the cake as Walker became the first Australian player to ever dress for an NHL regular season contest. Jumping out to an early 4-0 lead may have helped, but the 23-year-old forward had an impressive 11:23 of ice time in his first game -- as well as two shots and four hits. It's unclear how much ice time the third-round pick from the 2014 NHL Entry Draft will get in the early going, but if he can get consistent ice time and contribute offensively, he could carve out some legitimate fantasy value in deeper formats so keep an eye on his production and ice time moving forward.

Walker is expected to be in the lineup Saturday against the Canadiens, Tarik El-Bashir of NBC Sports Washington reports.

EDGE Analysis

This would be the first time an Australian national has appeared in an NHL regular season game, so there's plenty for Walker to celebrate. The Capitals bottom-six is in a state of flux and Walker's tenacious forechecking impressed the coaches during the preseason, so it's no surprise he will get a look in the early-going. His speed and pesky nature could give him some value in deeper formats if he can become a mainstay in the lineup, so keep an eye on his ice time and production, but his fantasy value is still quite nebulous at the moment.

Walker scored a shorthanded goal in Monday's 4-1 loss to the Devils.

EDGE Analysis

The Australian winger is being closely watched this preseason given that there is an opening in the bottom-six following the offseason departure of Daniel Winnik. The 22-year-old winger will need more solid performances like this one to earn a spot on the opening night roster, and even then his fantasy upside would remain somewhat limited.