| Hot | 3/28/2013 1:23:00 PM |
Description: San Jose Sharks F/D Brent Burns has four goals and five assists in eight games since returning from a leg injury. | Insight: Burns has been getting playing time at forward in 5-on-5 situations and defenseman on the power play, which gives him fantastic fantasy value as a blueliner. | | |
| 3/12/2013 4:27:00 PM |
Description: San Jose Sharks defenseman Brent Burns (leg) is expected to return to action Tuesday after missing the past seven games, but he will skate at forward, not defense, according to the San Jose Mercury News' David Pollak. | Insight: Burns, who has only played six games this season and is still in search of his first point, also will play some defense on the power play. Since he's still eligible at defenseman, this could vastly improve his fantasy value if he gets more scoring chances. | | |
| 2/26/2013 12:06:00 PM |
Description: San Jose Sharks defenseman Brent Burns, who left Saturday's game with an undisclosed injury, will miss Tuesday's game against Colorado and likely one more. | Insight: Burns has only played six games this season and hasn't recorded his first point yet. He had 37 points and 201 SOG in 81 games with the Sharks last season so there's reason to believe he'll return to fantasy-worthy production if he can stay healthy. | | |
| 2/24/2013 11:32:00 AM |
Description: San Jose Sharks defenseman Brent Burns left Saturday's game with an undisclosed injury and didn't return. SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News | Insight: Burns has only played six games this season and hasn't recorded his first point yet. He had 37 points and 201 SOG in 81 games with the Sharks last season so there's reason to believe he'll return to fantasy-worthy production if he can stay healthy. | | |
| 1/22/2013 11:10:00 AM |
Description: San Jose Sharks defenseman Brent Burns is doubtful for Tuesday's game against Edmonton with a lower body injury. | Insight: Burns posted 37 points last season on 11 goals and 26 assists after 46 points in the previous season with Minnesota. He's a top-scoring defenseman with plenty of fantasy value when healthy. | | |
| 1/15/2013 12:15:00 PM |
Description: San Jose Sharks defenseman Brent Burns is questionable for Sunday's game against Calgary with a lower body injury. He missed Sunday's practice. | Insight: Burns posted 37 points last season on 11 goals and 26 assists after 46 points in the previous season with Minnesota. He's a top-scoring defenseman with plenty of fantasy value when healthy. | | |
| 8/1/2011 8:51:00 PM |
Description: The San Jose Sharks have signed Brent Burns to a five-year extension worth $28.8 million.
TSN | Insight: Burns was acquired in a blockbuster trade with the Minnesota Wild earlier this offseason. He is the large, two-way defenseman the Sharks seem to need, and his fantasy value should only improve with the Sharks. | | |
| 6/25/2011 1:15:00 AM |
Description: The San Jose Sharks traded Devin Setoguchi, Charlie Coyle, and the 28th overall pick in the draft (Zack Phillips) to the Minnesota Wild for Brent Burns and a second-round pick in 2012.
TSN | Insight: Burns had one year remaining on his contract, and it appeared that his price tag going into free agency was going to be costly for the Wild. He will provide not only blueline scoring for the Sharks, but also a much-needed physical presence on defense that seemed to be the Sharks' downfall during this season's playoffs. His plus/minus should also improve with the move, making him a more appealing option in fantasy leagues this coming season. | | |
| 1/19/2011 1:31:00 AM |
Description: Brent Burns scored a goal and added an assist with 15 minutes in penalties in the Wild's 4-1 win over Edmonton on Tuesday.
Yahoo Sports | Insight: Burns earned the 15 minutes in penalties after he was drawn into a fight with Zach Stortini. With 13 goals on the season, Burns is second among defensemen in that category this season (Dustin Byfuglien leads d-men with 16 goals). | | |
| 1/3/2011 1:03:00 AM |
Description: Burns scored his 12th goal of the season in Sunday's win and added two assists to get him to 14 in that category. | Insight: It was Burns' third goal in five games, following a four-game goalless streak. (RapidDraft.com) | | |
| 12/4/2010 9:05:00 AM |
Description: Burns picked up an assist on Friday night against the Wild. | Insight: Burns has two assists in his last two games to give him six goals and eight assists on the year. (RapidDraft.com) | | |
| 11/19/2010 3:50:00 PM |
Description: Brent Burns will return to the Wild's lineup on Friday after serving a two-game suspension.
Minneapolis Star-Tribune | Insight: Burns has nine points (5g-4a) in 15 games, so he is worth getting back into your lineup. | | |
| 11/13/2010 4:15:00 PM |
Description: The NHL has suspended Wild defenseman Brent Burns two games for butt-ending Steve Bernier at the end of Friday's Wild/Panthers game.
TSN | Insight: Burns received a major penalty and game misconduct for the incident, while Bernier is out indefinitely with multiple facial fractures that will require surgery. Burns will miss Sunday's game against Tampa Bay and Wednesday's game against Anaheim. | | |
| 11/13/2010 2:04:00 AM |
Description: Brent Burns may be facing a suspension following an incident at the end of Friday's Wild/Panthers game.
Minneapolis Star-Tribune | Insight: Burns was assessed 15 minutes in penalties (fighting major and game misconduct) for butt-ending Panthers forward Steve Bernier in the face. Bernier was taken to hospital after the game with a possible broken left cheekbone. League disciplinarian Colin Campbell will be checking out the tape on this one. | | |
| 11/7/2010 8:05:00 AM |
Description: Burns posted his first two-goal game of the season Saturday night to lead Minnesota past Columbus. It was his first points in five games. | Insight: Burns' five goals for the season have already topped his three from last season and sit just three short of his total for 2008-2009. (RapidDraft.com) | | |
| 11/6/2010 11:35:00 PM |
Description: Brent Burns scored two power-play goals in the Wild's 3-2 win over Columbus on Saturday.
TSN | Insight: Burns is bouncing back from an injury-riddled past two seasons, as he already has five goals in 13 games this season. He scored just three goals in 47 games last season. | | |
| 10/20/2010 8:05:00 AM |
Description: Burns picked up an assist on Tuesday in a 6-2 win over the Canucks. | Insight: Burns now has two goals and one assist in five games this year. (RapidDraft.com) | | |
| 10/17/2010 1:27:00 PM |
Description: Brent Burns left Saturday's game against Columbus with a possible foot injury.
Minneapolis Star-Tribune | Insight: Burns blocked a shot off his foot, and he was seen after the game with his foot in a plastic boot. He scored a nice spin-o-rama goal earlier in the game before leaving. | | |
| 10/8/2010 8:02:00 AM |
Description: Burns scored his first goal of the season in the season opener against the Hurricanes. | Insight: Burns is coming off a disappointing season with only 20 points. Expect him to bounce back with a strong year this season. (RapidDraft.com) | | |
| 10/3/2010 8:01:00 PM |
Description: Brent Burns practiced with the team on Sunday. | Insight: Burns has been suffering from a sore back, but is expected to play in the team's final exhibition contest on Monday. Although we can't say for sure, this is an encouraging sign that he'll suit up for the season opener. (RapidDraft.com) | | |
