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Brent Burns Signs One-Year Deal With Avalanche

July 2, 2025 at 9:04 pm CDT | by Paul Griser 23 Comments

The Colorado Avalanche have signed veteran defenseman Brent Burns to a one-year contract, per a team release. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman is reporting the deal comes with a $1MM base, with games-played bonuses that could secure him another $3MM.

Burns, 40, comes to the Avalanche after registering 29 points in 82 games with the Carolina Hurricanes last season. While his offensive numbers dipped considerably in 2024-25, he still logged a hefty 20:57 of ice time per game on the season. He added five points in 15 playoff contests.

Burns’ 21-year career has been filled with accolades, including six all-star appearances and the 2016-17 Norris Trophy as the league’s top defenseman. He has produced 910 career points over 1,497 games and has added 80 points in 135 career playoff contests. And despite his age, Burns has skated in 925 consecutive games, the fourth-longest mark in league history.

Burns joins a Colorado blue line that has openings on the second or third pairing, giving him a chance to compete for a regular role. While Cale Makar, Devon Toews, Samuel Girard, and Josh Manson are locked into spots, the depth thins out beyond that, with Sam Malinski the only other defenseman on a one-way contract.

After an illustrious 11-year run with the Sharks, Burns was traded to the Hurricanes in July of 2022, and produced 133 points in 246 games with Carolina. His move to Colorado draws parallels to that of Hall of Fame defenseman Raymond Bourque, who was traded to the Avalanche during the 2000-01 season at the age of 39 and went on to win his long-awaited Stanley Cup.

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  1. bigdaddyt

    2 weeks ago

    Interesting

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    Reply
  2. zelig

    2 weeks ago

    Wow i kinda love this for both 👌

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    Reply
  3. mikedickinson

    2 weeks ago

    He’s lost a step. Actually multiple steps. But he’d be a good 3rd pairing guy. Was tough watching him skate last year here in Raleigh.

    4
    Reply
  4. motor

    2 weeks ago

    Ken Jong: “I’ll allow it” iykyk

    3
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    • The Mistake of Giving Eugene Melnyk a Liver Transplant

      2 weeks ago

      Did you say ‘S’?

      3
      Reply
    • J.H.

      2 weeks ago

      Señor Chang!

      2
      Reply
  5. kscheer

    2 weeks ago

    Heard he’s playing wing

    Reply
  6. RichP

    2 weeks ago

    Definitely a 3rd line pairing to fill a gap for Colorado.

    Reply
  7. baseballpun

    2 weeks ago

    “His move to Colorado draws parallels to that of Hall of Fame defenseman Raymond Bourque”

    Does it, though?

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    • RedKing22

      2 weeks ago

      Agreed, what a strange thing to write lol this is nothing like Ray Bourque

      1
      Reply
  8. Gbear

    2 weeks ago

    Thought Burns would retire as a Hurricane.

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    • LifesABeach

      2 weeks ago

      Now we officially know what you “thought” means nothing.

      Reply
    • Gbear

      2 weeks ago

      We have our new official jackass here at PHR!

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    • LifesABeach

      2 weeks ago

      I’m not so sure that crowning yourself something makes it official.

      Reply
    • californiamike18

      2 weeks ago

      With all due respect he will remembered primarily as a San Jose Shark. When the end comes I hope he can do one of those one day contracts and retire officially as a Shark.

      2
      Reply
    • Gbear

      2 weeks ago

      No matter how many times you change your user name, you’ll always be the same jackass.

      1
      Reply
    • LifesABeach

      2 weeks ago

      I’m sure and the other “Bears” in your G lifestyle find you cute. Me, not so much

      Reply
    • Gbear

      2 weeks ago

      You’ll to change your name again to get around the mute feature. May as well go with jackass next time.

      Reply
    • LifesABeach

      2 weeks ago

      Wrong about Burns, and wrong about me being Wilf. Your thoughts aren’t as hot as you think they are.

      Reply
  9. itsmeheyhii

    2 weeks ago

    As long as he stays behind Makar and Manson on the depth chart, this should be a good signing.

    1
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    • LifesABeach

      2 weeks ago

      You’re so wise

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      Reply
    • itsmeheyhii

      2 weeks ago

      Thanks dude. Thats really nice of you.

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      Reply
  10. RedFeather

    2 weeks ago

    Yep. And it’s happening.. Colorado begins to age and the window closes.

    Reply

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