Posts About "Brent Burns"
3 Bold Seattle Expansion Draft Picks From the Western Conference
September 22nd, 2020 As we reach the culmination of the strange but wonderful 2019-20 NHL season, it only feels appropriate to speculate about what the future holds. While the uncertainty of COVID-19 and all that comes with it continues to loom ahead, one thing is for certain: we will soon have 32 NHL teams competing for Lord Stanley's Cup. Here's a look at...
Sharks Need More Defense for Burns & Karlsson
July 6th, 2020 The San Jose Sharks have two of the best defensemen in the league, or at least two defensemen who used to be elite in Erik Karlsson and Brent Burns. The 35-year-old Burns is under contract for another five years at $8 million per year and the 30-year-old Karlsson for another seven years at $11.5 million per. Erik Karlsson, San Jose...
NHL Rumors: Penguins, Sharks, Red Wings, Maple Leafs, More
June 29th, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, would the San Jose Sharks expose defenseman Brent Burns in the expansion draft? Are the Detroit Red Wings rethinking their draft strategy after falling to the fourth spot? What kind of money will Sam Reinhart make on his next contract, and what really happened between the Penguins and Phil Kessel that saw...
Revisiting the Brent Burns Trade
June 25th, 2020 On June 24th, 2011, the Minnesota Wild and San Jose Sharks made a blockbuster trade on the 2011 NHL Draft floor. The Sharks acquired one of the top defensemen in the league, while the Wild got assets that they hoped would quickly turn around their franchise. It was a gamble for Minnesota however, as they were giving up a developed...
Fuzzy History of the NHL Playoff Beard
April 11th, 2020 With the 2020 NHL postseason on hold, those beloved playoff beards could become very long. Long a tradition of NHL players, the facial hair-growing frenzy has been adopted by fans in recent years. Snapchat filters, NHL sponsor commercials, and in-game giveaways have turned the playoff beard into a hockey pop culture phenomenon. It even...
Top 5 Sharks Trades Under Doug Wilson
March 12th, 2020 The San Jose Sharks have made a lot of great trades since Doug Wilson became the general manager in 2003. Wilson has an incredible ability to make magic happen with other general managers. From acquiring the legendary Joe Thornton to winning the Erik Karlsson free agency race, Wilson is truly the trade extraordinaire. Here are some of...
NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Sharks, Devils, Maple Leafs, More
February 15th, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, there is news out of Chicago pertaining to Duncan Keith and his desire to move on to a contender, buzz as to what the Toronto Maple Leafs will do now that Andreas Johnsson is out, plus speculation surrounding the San Sharks and New Jersey Devils when it comes to the NHL Trade Deadline. Keith Not Leaving...
Sharks Douse Flames 3-1; Joe Thornton Achieves 1,500 NHL Points With Two Assists
February 4th, 2020 CALGARY — Sharks veteran Joe Thornton reached an NHL milestone in San Jose's 3-1 win over the Calgary Flames on Tuesday. Thornton assisted on a pair of goals to attain a career 1,500 points in the NHL. Evander Kane, Brent Burns and Kevin...
Burns, Marleau Lead Sharks to 2-1 Win Over Stars
January 12th, 2020 SAN JOSE, Calif. — Brent Burns had a goal and an assist, Patrick Marleau also scored, and the San Jose Sharks spoiled the return of former star Joe Pavelski, beating the Dallas Stars 2-1 on Saturday night. Aaron Dell had 27 saves for the Sharks, who ar...
Thornton Scores as Sharks Top Blue Jackets 3-1
January 10th, 2020 SAN JOSE, Calif. — Joe Thornton is being asked to take on a bigger role these days. And at 40, Jumbo Joe has responded. Thornton scored and moved into a tie for 11th place on the NHL's career list for games played as the San Jose Sharks defeated the Co...
Burns' OT Winner Gives Sharks 3-2 Victory Over Penguins
January 2nd, 2020 PITTSBURGH — Brent Burns' power-play goal just more than two minutes into overtime gave the San Jose Sharks a 3-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday night. Burns picked up his seventh goal of the season when his slap shot from high in the slot beat Tristan Jarry 2:02 into the extra period to give the Sharks only their...
NHL's 5 Best Offensive Defensemen of the Decade
January 1st, 2020 With the 2020s upon us, it's time to look back at some of the NHL's best offensive-defensemen who have been providing fans with highlight-reel goals and nifty puck play throughout the past decade. 5. Kris Letang Kris Letang has spent his entire 14-year NHL career with the Pittsburgh Penguins, where he has been a key factor in the...
Brent Burns: NHL's Best Defenseman?
November 21st, 2019 Brent Burns added an assist to his point totals Tuesday night in a 5-2 loss to the Edmonton Oilers that concluded the San Jose Sharks’ six-game win streak. He now has 20 points in 22 games this season, representing a 75-point pace. This pace would mark a career year for almost any defender in the league, but for Burns, who has hit the...
