Dion Phaneuf revealed after the season that his hand is still bothering him and he won't be participating in the World Championships as a result, reports Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun.

Phaneuf revealed after the season that his hand is still bothering him and he won't be participating in the World Championships as a result, reports Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun.

Analysis:

He injured his hand in a fight in January, which aggravated an existing issue at the time. Apparently his hand is still swollen, so it's rest for the much maligned captain who may have played his last game for Toronto.