There will be an early wakeup call for the kids Thursday morning.
Preparing to take part in the four-team rookie tournament that gets underway at the Budweiser Gardens in London Friday, the Senators' rookies -- who will be led by coach Luke Richardson -- will be on the ice at the Bell Sensplex at 8:30 a.m. before boarding the bus for the six-hour trek.
With three games in three days starting with Toronto Maple Leafs Friday night at 7:30 p.m., the 24 newcomers won't have much time to make an impression, especially those who are trying to show they deserve a shot to take part in main camp and maybe get into an exhibition game.