Jordan Nolan never bothered scanning those ice rink bulletin boards, the ones lined with flyers advertising coaches-for-hire and offering one-to-one tutelage from expert instructors who are guaranteed to take your game the next level.
As the son of former Buffalo Sabres and New York Islanders Head Coach Ted Nolan, the Kings’ rugged winger had his own personal tutor available at the dinner table every night…and the relationship helped make the Nolan the player he has become.
“My father is always pushing me to get better and always there to support me if I have something to talk about,” Jordan, 25, said.