There won’t be many job openings when the Ottawa Senators open training camp next week at the Canadian Tire Centre.

But that doesn’t mean there won’t be any battles for playing time.

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If defence wins championships, the Senators should have difficult decisions to make before the club opens the season against the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers on Oct. 9.

While Jake Sanderson, Thomas Chabot, Artem Zub, Jordan Spence, Tyler Kleven and Nikolas Matinpalo have the best shot to be the top six to start the year, there will be plenty of players pushing for time in camp.

Though the above scenario could change if defenceman Nick Jensen is ready to start the season after having hip surgery in late May, that usually carries a recovery period of four to si

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