NHL.com's Tom Gulitti recently highlighted Burns’ decision to sign a one-year contract with the Avalanche. The 40-year-old has been a three-time All-Star and brought home a Norris Trophy, but still loves the game and is seeking one last major milestone.

Brent Burns is your newest Colorado Avalanche. The veteran defenseman inked a 1-year deal, the hockey club announced.

Burns signed a one-year contract to join the Colorado Avalanche in free agency, the team announced Wednesday. Burns spent the last three seasons with the Carolina Hurricanes. He hit free agency when the eight-year, $8 million AAV deal he signed with the San Jose Sharks in 2016 expired following his 2024-25 campaign with the Canes.