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Numminen a model of consistency, class
Yaaay Teppo!
Until 10 days ago, Teppo Numminen had not even given any thought to the NHL record he is about to break.
When Numminen steps on the ice for the Buffalo Sabres when they face the Carolina Hurricanes tonight, he will have played in 1,252 regular-season contests. That will surpass the record established by fellow Finn Jari Kurri for the most games played by European-trained player in the NHL.
“Over the past few days, I’ve heard people bringing it up,” said Numminen, a defenseman with the Sabres, now in his 18th season in the NHL. “Up to that point, I hadn’t really thought about it. For me, it’s a great honor to be mentioned in the same breath with Jari Kurri and other legendary players like Borje Salming.”
When Numminen steps on the ice for the Buffalo Sabres when they face the Carolina Hurricanes tonight, he will have played in 1,252 regular-season contests. That will surpass the record established by fellow Finn Jari Kurri for the most games played by European-trained player in the NHL.
“Over the past few days, I’ve heard people bringing it up,” said Numminen, a defenseman with the Sabres, now in his 18th season in the NHL. “Up to that point, I hadn’t really thought about it. For me, it’s a great honor to be mentioned in the same breath with Jari Kurri and other legendary players like Borje Salming.”
