from Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun,

- Random thoughts as the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs comes closer to conclusion. Best player: Brent Burns, the defenceman turned forward turned defenceman in San Jose. He has to be on Team Canada for the World Cup of Hockey, doesn’t he? ... Most disappointing stars: Drew Doughty, Roberto Luongo, Jaromir Jagr.

- Most disappointing team: Florida Panthers. I really thought they were better than this ... Best line: Joe Thornton, Joe Pavelski, Tomas Hertl ... Best goaltending: Brian Elliott, St. Louis; Ben Bishop, Tampa Bay ... Best power play: Washington, with eight goals against Philadelphia.

- If you want to pay for the Czech Republic vs. Europe at the World Cup in Toronto, you can get a ticket for $29. But if you want to pay for Canada vs. USA, the cheapest seat at the Air Canada Centre is $259 and the most expensive seats are $662.

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