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OTTAWA -- The Ottawa Senators three smallest players made the biggest impact in training camp and were rewarded for their efforts with roster spots. The trio of Cory Conacher, Jean-Gabriel Pageau and Stephane Da Costa took advantage of a day off Monday to enjoy the news before returning their focus to the hard work that lies ahead. Da Costas performance was perhaps the biggest surprise. The 24-year-old centre seemed to fall out of favour with the Senators last season and was told to commit to his summer training regimen and be willing to make some adjustments. He took the advice and spent the summer in Poland training with his older brother Teddy, who is currently playing in Finland. "I knew what they were saying and I took it seriously," said Da Costa. "Im not the biggest player physically so I knew I had to work on that and I tried to focus on my defensive play." While he spent much of the pre-season centring the teams top line as Jason Spezza recovered from a mild groin sprain, Da Costa found himself on a line between Zack Smith and Chris Neil at Tuesdays practice. "Hes a player that plays with speed and some tenacity and hes got good skill level," said head coach Paul MacLean. "He was good in the faceoff circle so we expect him to do the same things. The expectation is that hell continue to play well and should be able to create more opportunities for those guys to maybe have an opportunity to score." Conacher had been one of four players being considered to play on the left wing on the second line with Clarke MacArthur and Kyle Turris, but he was easily the most consistent of all. The trio seemed to generate some early chemistry. "Theyre two guys who are pretty easy to play with," said Conacher. "I just want to try and create space for them because theyre two guys who are really good with the puck. As long as Im being a little bit of a pest in the (offensive) zone that will create a little bit more room for them." At five foot eight, Conacher is the Senators smallest player and hes also diabetic, but he wont let his size or his illness define his career. He refuses to allow anything to be used as an excuse should his play begin to slide. "Theres so much competition so you cant be too comfortable," said Conacher. "I have to show that Im willing to get better every day and it starts off by the things I eat and how I track my diabetes. "I think I worked a lot this summer to be more focused and more reliable on the ice to allow the coach to put me on the ice with two minutes left in the game rather than sit me on the bench." After an impressive start to his pro career last season -- which featured a playoff hat trick -- many wondered if Jean-Gabriel Pageau would be able to thrive under the high expectations. Pageau, 20, participated in the teams summer development camp and was strong at the rookie tournament. He earned regular praise from MacLean through the pre-season. "Its a great feeling (to be here)," said Pageau. "But even today I dont want to take anything for granted. I know theres always players pushing to come back here, but Im ready to do all the sacrifices to stay with the big team." As the teams youngest player, Pageau isnt afraid to take advice from his older and more experienced teammates. He also believes last years experience allowed him to come into camp with more confidence. "It helped me be more comfortable both on and off the ice," admitted Pageau. "I think when youre more comfortable you can play your real game. You dont have to think between every play you can just go and play like you can play." While all three players will face different challenges, the one thing the Senators will be looking for is a consistent effort. "As young players the hardest thing to find in the league is consistency," said MacLean. "At some point and time someone or all three could struggle with that, but at this point theyve been probably the most consistent players from the start of training camp to the end of training camp and as a result theyre here to start the season." Notes: Spezza has been sidelined by a mild groin sprain was able to take part in a full practice Tuesday and believes progress has been made. "It seemed to hold up pretty good," said Spezza. "I got through a whole practice and it felt pretty good. There was some hard skating." Spezza doesnt anticipate any more setbacks and is looking forward to Ottawas season opener at Buffalo on Friday. Karl Mecklenburg Jersey . They wanna make t-shirts about it and sell them at our next hockey game..DB: Wow, they want to make t-shirts? That sounds pretty amazing.MS: Yeah, I was also on the Top 10, I was number 1 today, so that was pretty cool. Domata Peko Jersey . 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Farah won his final race before Rio in an impressive 12 minutes 59.29 seconds, the fastest time in the world this year.The 33-year-old finished more than 15 seconds faster than fellow team GB member Andy Butchart, who took second place. Four years ago, the Briton won both the 10,000m and 5,000m at the Olympic stadium in London and will be hoping to repeat his same success at Rio in two weeks time.Farah, who now heads to Font Romeu in the French Pyrenees for altitude training, said: Im in good shape. I have to stay patient, stay injury free, keep my feet on the ground.I want to do well, but I have to keep doing what Im doing. The crowd were amazing, this track means so much to me. James Elliington, Adam Gemili, CJ Ujah and James Dasaolu won the 4x100m, with Britains B team coming in second Meanwhile, Great Britains mens 4x100m team made a statement ahead of the Olympics by running the fastest time in the world of 37.78s.The quartet of James Dasaolu, Adam Gemili, James Ellington and Chijindu Ujah were just 0.05 off the 17-year-old British record, while Britains B team of Richard Kilty, Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, Danny Talbot and Ojie Edoburun, came home just 0.03 behind in second.Weve got a reaally good chance of challenging for a medal (at Olympics) and we believe we are going to push for a gold medal, said Gemili.ddddddddddddWe are not there to fill the lane and go behind America and Jamaica. We want to be the best, just like the guys (who won gold in Athens) in 2004, its possible. Shelayna Oskan-Clarke edged Lynsey Sharp into second place to wins the 800m Ellington said: To leave this track on a high puts us on a wicked path going into the Games.Dina Asher-Smith, the European 200m champion who will race over that distance in Rio, stepped down to the 100m and finished fourth in 11.09, into a headwind.The 20-year-old history student, who in the last four years has gone from a kit carrier at London 2012 to British record holder over 100m and 200m, said she was moderately happy with her performance.Matt Hudson-Smith secured a 400m win in 45.03 after Martyn Rooney, who will be one of the British teams most experienced athletes in Rio, was disqualified.Shelayna Oskan-Clarke edged compatriot Lynsey Sharp into second by 0.08 to take an 800m victory in a seasons best 1:59.46. 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