Carolina's topline, centered by Rod Brind «Amour, drew the attention of Pronger and partnerJason Smith for
most of the series, giving it the
dubious honor of trying towipe that David Letterman - like gap - toothed smile off Pronger's unmarked face.That matchup gave Carolina's second - line center, Staal, a degree of liberty.The 6» 4», 205 - pound Staal matter - of - factly led playoff scoring with 28points, including eight in the finals - a remarkable
achievement by a 21 - year - oldwho is as modest as his roots, which really do come from the soil.