As most Washington Capitals fans rejoice at the return of Brooks Orpik, those who root for Madison Bowey may not act as loud.
With Orpik coming back for his fifth season with the Caps, it is Bowey who stands to lose the largest chunk of ice time. Both right-defenseman, you cannot dress seven defenders a night. John Carlson and Matt Niskanen are higher on the depth chart at RD.
Unless Bowey platoons at left defense with Christian Djoos, ice time will come at a premium.