Originally drafted in the first round (20th overall) by Minnesota, Burns played seven seasons with the Wild from 2003-11 ...

The Avalanche announced Wednesday night that they agreed to the terms of a one-year contract with 40-year-old Brent Burns.

Colorado’s newest addition is focused on one thing at the age of 40 — to win the Stanley Cup. It’s a feat that defenseman Brent Burns has not accomplished in his 21 NHL seasons, and he’s hoping to ...