Daily Hockey Player — Friday, January 16, 2026
Guess the Player
Clue (1 of 5)
At the time of his retirement, he was the last remaining player from the 1986 NHL Entry Draft still active in the NHL.
Puzzle result
Numminen
Player Card
Teppo Numminen
Defence Tappara Draft 1986
#27
117
G
520
A
637
P
20 seasons
Season Stats
| Season | Team | GP | G | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-09 | BUF | 57 | 2 | 15 | 17 |
| 2007-08 | BUF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006-07 | BUF | 79 | 2 | 27 | 29 |
| 2005-06 | BUF | 75 | 2 | 38 | 40 |
| 2003-04 | DAL | 62 | 3 | 14 | 17 |
| 2002-03 | PHX | 78 | 6 | 24 | 30 |
| 2001-02 | PHX | 76 | 13 | 35 | 48 |
| 2000-01 | PHX | 72 | 5 | 26 | 31 |
| 1999-00 | PHX | 79 | 8 | 34 | 42 |
| 1998-99 | PHX | 82 | 10 | 30 | 40 |
| 1997-98 | PHX | 82 | 11 | 40 | 51 |
| 1996-97 | PHX | 82 | 2 | 25 | 27 |
| 1995-96 | WJ | 74 | 11 | 43 | 54 |
| 1994-95 | WJ | 42 | 5 | 16 | 21 |
| 1993-94 | WJ | 57 | 5 | 18 | 23 |
| 1992-93 | WJ | 66 | 7 | 30 | 37 |
| 1991-92 | WJ | 80 | 5 | 34 | 39 |
| 1990-91 | WJ | 80 | 8 | 25 | 33 |
| 1989-90 | WJ | 79 | 11 | 32 | 43 |
| 1988-89 | WJ | 69 | 1 | 14 | 15 |
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The basics
How to Play
Guess the last name
Type any NHL player's last name. You get 5 tries to match the mystery name exactly.
Read the colors
- Correct letter, right spot
- Correct letter, wrong spot
- Not in the name
Use clues
Start with the hardest clue. Each wrong guess unlocks the next one free — look for the Free • New badge. Peek ahead early for 1 puck, or finish without spending for a ×2 score.