UPDATE: Brent Burns Returns To Game After Exiting Early With Upper-Body Concern
The 39-year-old defenseman went to the locker room early into the first period in Carolina's game against the Hawks.
thehockeynews.comHere’s the latest on Brent Burns:
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Brent Burns signed with the Colorado Avalanche for the 2025-26 season on a one-year deal, reported as a one-year contract with potential bonuses, giving him another run at a deep playoff push. This move came after several seasons with the Carolina Hurricanes, where he remained a veteran presence on defense.[4]
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In the 2024-25 season, Burns posted solid totals with the Hurricanes, including 6 goals and 23 assists in 82 games, and continued to be known for his durability and logging heavy minutes, traits that drew attention when he became a free agent and later joined Colorado.[4]
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By late 2025 and into 2026, Burns was actively contributing for Colorado, with reports noting his continued role as a steady veteran presence on the blue line and occasional scoring touch, while minutes and usage were managed as the Avalanche pursued a deep playoff run.[5][7]
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For more current updates, you may want to check Avalanche team coverage and major outlets like ESPN, CBS Sports, and The Hockey News for day-to-day game notes, injuries, and lineup changes involving Burns.[6][7][5]
If you’d like, I can pull the latest game-by-game stats for Burns with the Avalanche, or summarize his career milestones and notable playoff performances.