In rare companySource: Toronto Sun 'The Buffalo Sabres defenceman quietly is approaching the National Hockey League record for most games played by a European. A native of Tampere, Finland, Numminen has appeared in 1,248 NHL games.' Related posts: Sabres Trade For A Defenseman Olympics never get old to Numminen Sabres D Numminen has successful heart surgery Teppo Scooooooooores!!! Mario and company move on