As the Wild's season hit the midway point Jan. 11 with a loss in Chicago, Ryan Suter entered another losing locker room looking defeated. The veteran defensman put a foot on a nearby stall and combed his hand through his hair, contemplating a season spiraling out of control.
After losing 4-1 to the Blackhawks at United Center, the Wild had five more losses than wins. During a postgame conversating, Suter revealed that he and Zach Parise, two players brought here on 13-year contracts, had discussed what they'd gotten themselves into.
"We've never been through anything like this," Suter said following the Wild's 11th loss in 13 games.