Philp was placed on waivers by Washington on Friday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
Philp spent all of last season with AHL Rockford, and he'll likely spend most of this year in the minors, assuming he clears waivers. The 28-year-old has made just three NHL appearances, recording an assist and four hits while averaging 11:41 of ice time with Chicago during the 2022-23 season.