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Brent Burns

Defenseman · Colorado Avalanche

2003 Draft, Rd 1 Pick 20 (#20) — Minnesota Wild

Next Game

Tue, Apr 7 · 8:00 PM ET @ Blues

FanDuel Sports Midwest, Altitude

Age 416'5"228 lbsShoots RightBarrie, CAN

Current Season

GP

76

Goals

12

Assists

21

Points

33

+/-

+31

S%

7.5%

Last 5 Games

DateOppGAPTS+/-SOGTOI
Apr 5vs STL112+1317:59
Apr 4@ DAL0000218:16
Apr 1vs VAN112+1119:09
Mar 30vs CGY000+1316:43
Mar 28vs WPG0000215:00

Career Stats

Contract

Cap Hit

$1.00M

Total Value

$1.00M

Expires

1 yrs · 2025-2026

Status

Then UFA

$3M bonus at 10 GP, $1M if plays 70 GP with 23 minutes or more

via PuckPedia

Recent Stories

Game Recap
Burns Piles on Points in Avs Loss

Brent Burns keeps racking up points for the Avalanche, even as the team drops another one. The veteran defenseman's hot streak has scouts whispering about his value come playoff time, especially with Colorado fighting for positioning in the West. Front offices know Burns thrives in big moments, and this loss only amps up the pressure on the roster around him.

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Burns Hits 1,000 Straight NHL Games

Brent Burns reaches a milestone few ever touch - his 1,000th consecutive NHL game - and the league honors the ironman for his unbreakable streak. Locker room whispers have long called him the ultimate pro, suiting up no matter the bruises or travel. This nod underscores his Hall of Fame trajectory in a season where durability separates contenders from pretenders.

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Kash Patel Hails Burns' 1,000th Start

FBI Director Kash Patel drops a surreal shoutout to Brent Burns as the ageless wonder hits his 1,000th straight NHL start. League vets recall how Burns' ironman streak defies the grind that breaks lesser men, blending grit with that trademark beard. This milestone cements his Hall case while Hurricanes fans ponder how long the party lasts.

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Kash Patel Hails Burns' 1,000th Straight Start

Brent Burns notches his 1,000th consecutive NHL start, a streak that's got the whole league buzzing from San Jose to Carolina. FBI Director Kash Patel, no stranger to endurance tests himself, drops a comment that elevates this ironman feat to national intrigue. With Burns still logging heavy minutes at 41, GMs around the league eye him as the ultimate durability blueprint heading into the stretch run.

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Burns Confesses Toll of His Ironman Streak

Brent Burns opens up about the brutal physical price of his endless NHL games-played streak, and trust me, only vets like him know that grind. He's been a warrior through trades, teams, and Father Time, but this admission hits different in a league that chews up defensemen. As streaks go, his stands alone, but the body whispers warnings even to legends.

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Burns Hits 1,000 Straight Games - 2nd Ever

Brent Burns keeps suiting up, now the second player in NHL history to reach 1,000 consecutive games, a streak that defies the grind of this league like few others. Guys like him - grizzled vets who log every shift without a single DNQ - remind you why ironman records stick around. Front offices whisper about the toll it takes, but Burns powers through, chasing that elusive hardware with every minute.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are Brent Burns's stats this season?
Brent Burns has 12 goals and 21 assists for 33 points in 76 games this season.
What team does Brent Burns play for?
Brent Burns is a defenseman for the Colorado Avalanche.
What is Brent Burns's contract?
Brent Burns has a cap hit of $1.00M with 0 years remaining. He will be an unrestricted free agent (UFA) when the contract expires.
When was Brent Burns drafted?
Brent Burns was drafted in the 2003 NHL Draft by the Minnesota Wild in Round 1, Pick 20 (20 overall).
Where is Brent Burns from?
Brent Burns is 41 years old and was born in Barrie, CAN.