NHL Fans Absolutely Lose It After Avalanche Sign Brent Burns originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Colorado Avalanche officially signed veteran defenseman Brent Burns to a one-year, $1 million deal for the 2025–26 season on July 2.

Brent Burns signed a one-year contract with the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday. Financial terms were not disclosed. The 40-year-old defenseman had 29 points (six goals, 23 assists) in 82 games for the Carolina Hurricanes last season and five points (one goal, four assists) in 15 playoff games.

Colorado signed Brent Burns to a one-year contract, the club announced Wednesday night. Burns, who will turn 41 years old in March, has played the past three season with the Carolina Hurricanes after a run of more than a decade as one of the best defensemen in the sport with the San Jose Sharks.