So on the whole off day thing, Coyotes have a track record on this.
Loss to Calgary
After the all star break they lost 3 in a row including getting completely destroyed by the Kings.
After the bye week they lost to Edmonton, the Sharks x2, and the Preds.
After two 3 day off periods in December they got smoked by Tampa and Boston.
They did beat the Avs after the Christmas break but everyone was off then so that doesn't count.
It's not an excuse, but it is a reason and obviously their "intense practices" aren't cutting it
Loss to Calgary
After the all star break they lost 3 in a row including getting completely destroyed by the Kings.
After the bye week they lost to Edmonton, the Sharks x2, and the Preds.
After two 3 day off periods in December they got smoked by Tampa and Boston.
They did beat the Avs after the Christmas break but everyone was off then so that doesn't count.
It's not an excuse, but it is a reason and obviously their "intense practices" aren't cutting it