Senators focus on avoiding further injuries as preseason opens

Safety over stupidity.
That sums up the Ottawa Senators working philosophy during the opening weekend of training camp.
Already without Erik Karlsson and Derick Brassard in their recoveries from off-season surgeries, and without Clarke MacArthur following his failed opening day medical, the club was taking no chances with the health of its remaining veterans.
That helps explain why a score of regulars — including Craig Anderson, Mark Stone, Bobby Ryan, Jean-Gabriel Pageau, Mike Hoffman, Al