A Career That Nearly EndedSource: Sabres.com '"A couple times during the lockout I actually retired," said Numminen. "I said, 'Ok, that's enough. I'm not going to come back.' I was actually trying to find a reason to quit."' Related posts: Return to Carolina worked for Wesley Players look for ice time The Numminen factor After 17 seasons, Sabres D Numminen enjoying playoff success Sabres don’t intend to back off