Getting used to a different style of play and new teammates aren’t the only adjustments the Coyotes are having to make in training camp.
They’re also adapting to a change in officiating.
A crackdown on faceoff violations and slashing has headlined the start of preseason action, with the Coyotes noticing the tighter calls in their first game Wednesday against the Ducks.
Eight slashing minors were called with five of those against the Coyotes, while two penalties were whistled after faceoff violations – both against the Ducks.
“It’s definitely very different," center Christian Dvorak said. "Everyone's going to have to adjust to the rule and obviously as you can see from the game (Wednesday) and all the preseason games, they’re really calling a lot of penalties for it.