Huddled in the corner along the boards was Coyotes coach Rick Tocchet and assistant John MacLean with a handful of players.
At the other end of the rink, assistant Scott Allen and goalie coach Jon Elkin were overseeing another group. The remaining players were off the ice.
Rather than reconvening for a hearty practice like the Coyotes usually have after each game during their winless start, the Coyotes changed up their routine ahead of their Saturday meeting at home with the Blackhawks and scattered inside Gila River Arena Friday.
“As a coach, you always want to keep the players’ energy level (up),” Tocchet said.