"The battle for jobs will officially begin Saturday with the opening of the rookie tournament in Oshawa.

And a few veterans are going to be keeping a close eye on the proceedings.

The next phase in the rebuild of the Senators takes place as the club opens the four-team rookie tournament against the Pittsburgh Penguins' newcomers at the GM Centre in Oshawa.

While there is an opening for a second-line centre, most will be watching what happens on defence as blue-chip prospects Jared Cowen, David Rundblad and Patrick Wiercioch try to push for spots on the big roster."