Stringing together the best record in the NHL over the final two months of last season has not bought the Senators any respect from bookies.
In its recently released odds to with the Stanley Cup next spring, Bodog has Ottawa listed at 40-1 -- tied with San Jose Sharks as the 10th longest shot in the 30-team league.
The Edmonton Oilers are 33-1 despite finishing in the NHL cellar last season.
"We don't (need to) prove anything to anybody," coach Dave Cameron said Wednesday at the annual team charity golf tournament that marks the official opening of training camp.