Nicholls had skated for Sutter twice before and developed a great relationship .
Just after Christmas , with hockey forever in his blood , Nicholls decided to contact Darryl Sutter -- the Kings ' new head coach .
Nicholls had skated for head coach twice before and developed a great relationship .
Just after Christmas , with hockey forever in his blood , Nicholls decided to contact Darryl Sutter -- the Kings ' new head coach .