‘Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff appreciates having a player like Numminen on the blue line. “We look to Teppo for a lot of things,” Ruff said. “He is steady back on defense. He can kill penalties and quarterback the power play if needed. It just seems as if he’s in the right place at the right time all the time.”’
Numminen a model of consistency, class
Source: NHL.com