The Coyotes are set to congregate at Gila River Arena for training camp in a few weeks as their mid-October season opener inches closer.
But a handful of players and coaches will take a detour before reporting for duty in the Valley.
While NHL teams slip into preparation mode, many of the game’s stars will descend on Toronto for the resurrected World Cup of Hockey.
“Anytime you have a tournament like this, it brings great attention to the game,” coach Dave Tippett said. “It helps grow the game. You have competition like this, it’s a game played at its best.