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 signed a one-year contract with the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday. Financial terms were not disclosed. The 40-year-old defenseman was an unrestricted free agent. He 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.

The Colorado Avalanche officially signed veteran defenseman Brent Burns to a one-year, $1 million deal for the 2025–26 season on July 2. The move will see the Avs add one of hockey’s most colorful personalities and most durable players to their blue line as they try to launch another push toward Stanley Cup contention next season.