Welcome to the Wednesday edition of The Cooler, where it's time to spend some time on the ice. Let's get to it: *When Wild general manager Paul Fenton embarked on a roster shakeup in the middle of last season, the intent seemed clear on two fronts: 1) See if an injection of new blood would create a better dynamic down the stretch that might propel the team into the playoffs and spark a run; 2) Add a combination of youth and payroll flexibility to pave the way for a bigger shift in direction during the offseason. Number 1 obviously didn't happen.