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3 Wild players to avoid

Here's a quick look a three Minnesota Wild players that Blackhawks fans may grow to hate in this first-round series:

1. Cal Clutterbuck, right wing

He loves to get physical and will be running around trying to hit anybody in a Blackhawks uniform.

2. Ryan Suter, defenseman

He's one of the best, and it's going to seem like he never leaves the ice, because he rarely does.

3. Mike Rupp, left wing

One of two Minnesota heavyweights — Zenon Konopka is the other — who will try to get under the skin of the Hawks.

— Tim Sassone

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Ryan Suter is the iron man of the WildÂ’s defense. Associated Press
Mike Rupp can be an irritating presence on the ice. Associated Press
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