Colorado Avalanche defenseman Brent Burns is gearing up for his 23rd NHL season with a fresh look after trimming his bushy beard. The 41-year-old remains the vibrant character known as "Burnsy," still chasing his first Stanley Cup title. He has played 1,007 consecutive regular-season games and is 57 games away from tying Phil Kessel's all-time ironman streak. Burns signed another one-year deal with the Avalanche and is focused on the present, en…