Hard work helps Brassard hit the ground running without training camp

Who needs training camp?
That was the standing joke after Derick Brassard recorded just his second three-point game for the Ottawa Senators in Thursday’s season opener against the Washington Capitals. The 30-year old veteran skated with the team during camp, but, because of his mending shoulder, didn’t get cleared for contact until the day before the game.
In other words, his next full practice will be his first since last season.
“Whatever you put in is what you get out,&rdquo