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Yeo hoping Clutterbuck sparks top line

Wild head coach Mike Yeo is doing everything he can to help his team become more potent on the offensive end. His latest move puts Cal Clutterbuck on the top line with Dany Heatley and Mikko Koivu. Yeo hopes Clutterbuck's physical play will create space, and ultimately create more goals.
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Wild head coach Mike Yeo is doing everything he can to help his team become more potent on the offensive end. His latest move puts Cal Clutterbuck on the top line with Dany Heatley and Mikko Koivu. Yeo hopes Clutterbuck's physical play will create space, and ultimately create more goals.

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