Report: Sharks defenseman Brent Burns on the block
After playing his last 11 seasons as a member of the San Jose Sharks, it appears as though veteran defender Brent Burns could be on the move this summer, according to Sharks beat reporter Sheng Peng. The 6'5, 230-pound right shot defenseman has been linked to three teams thus far.
Per Peng, the New York Islanders, Dallas Stars and Nashville Predators are among those who could be suitors for the 37-year-old blueliner. It's still relatively early, so there certainly exists the possibility of additional teams to enter the fray.
The kicker here is that Burns has 3 years remaining and carries an $8M AAV, so it's difficult to imagine the Sharks moving him without at least agreeing to retain some salary or taking back a problem contract. The silver-lining, however, is that Burns' actual salary in each of his next 3 seasons is lower than his AAV. Burns is owed just $6.5M in actual salary this season and $5M in actual salary in each of the two years that follow, totaling just $16.5M over the final 3 seasons of his deal.
Just a funny thought as well - if the Isles do end up acquiring Burns, do you think Lou Lamoriello makes him shave the trademark beard?
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JUIN 17 | 34 ANSWERS Report: Sharks defenseman Brent Burns on the block If Burns is picked up by the Isles, does Lamoriello ask him to shave his beard? | ||
| It's Lou. I'm sure he asks. | 14 | 41.2 % |
| Not a chance! Burnsie's beard is a trademark | 10 | 29.4 % |
| He won't waive for the Isles anyway | 10 | 29.4 % |
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