Sunday was the last day players could accept qualifying offers from the Washington Capitals and other NHL teams.
Although It was expected Tom Wilson did not take his, as a long-term deal is still on the table, defenseman Madison Bowey skipping his is a mild surprise.
Bowey, 23, played in 51 games for the Caps last year. None in the postseason. Along with Christian Djoos, Bowey expects to start training camp fighting for a roster spot on the third-defensive pair. As it stands, he is the only blue-liner unsigned for next year.