Sabres D Numminen's heart surgery termed successfulSource: AP 'Sabres defenseman Teppo Numminen had successful open heart surgery Thursday to repair a faulty valve and hopes to be back on the ice within three months.' Related posts: Sabres D Numminen has successful heart surgery Numminen aware of risk in heart issue Sabres RW Dumont to have surgery, out 2-3 months Sabres D Numminen intends to continue playing after heart surgery Numminen needs heart surgery