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Brent Burns

Defenseman · Colorado Avalanche

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

Next Game

Mon, Apr 13 · 9:30 PM ET @ Oilers

Sportsnet West, TVAS, Altitude, KTVD

Age 416'5"228 lbsShoots RightBarrie, CAN

Current Season

GP

79

Goals

12

Assists

22

Points

34

+/-

+31

S%

7.1%

Last 5 Games

DateOppGAPTS+/-SOGTOI
Apr 11vs VGK0000218:52
Apr 9vs CGY0110318:34
Apr 7@ STL0000319:14
Apr 5vs STL112+1317:59
Apr 4@ DAL0000218:16

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

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Burns' 1000th Game - IceSingh Interview

Brent Burns hits the 1000-game milestone, and Harnarayan Singh grabs the mic for an exclusive chat that dives deeper than your average postgame scrum. The old warhorse opens up in ways that remind everyone why he's a future Hall of Famer with that signature beard and wit. Milestone nights like this pack stories only locker room vets truly appreciate.

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Burns Hits 1,000 Straight Games - NHL Ironman

Brent Burns laces up for his 1,000th consecutive NHL game, etching his name in the league's durability history books. The ageless defenseman powers through nagging tweaks that would bench lesser players, drawing quiet respect from peers who've seen him grind for years. As his team eyes the postseason, Burns' streak underscores the relentless mentality that defines contenders.

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Playoffs
Preds' Wild Playoff Push Faces Final Test

Nashville rides an improbable surge toward the playoffs, defying odds that had them buried months ago. Their locker room grit has scouts rethinking every projection, but the road ahead demands perfection. One stumble, and this Cinderella story vanishes into April's rearview.

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Playoffs
Burns Hits 1,000 Straight Games Milestone

Brent Burns notches his 1,000th consecutive game, a ironman streak that has trainers and vets shaking their heads in awe. This guy's dodged IR like no one else, logging minutes through bruises that'd bench lesser players. The milestone underscores why he's still a force, no matter the uniform.

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What are Brent Burns's stats this season?
Brent Burns has 12 goals and 22 assists for 34 points in 79 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.