Brent Burns recalls why he endorsed the Jr. Sharks to Rick Celebrini

Ex-Sharks defenseman loathe to discuss milestone, but his teammates will: ‘It’s unheard of’

SAN JOSE – The offensive production for former San Jose Sharks defenseman Brent Burns might be slowing down. But the Norris Trophy winner, who turned 40 earlier this month, remains as durable as ever. Burns, now in his 21st NHL season, will extend his consecutive games played streak to 911 games on Thursday when he and the Carolina Hurricanes face the Sharks in San Jose. Only four players in the history of the NHL will have played more games in …

Ex-Sharks defenseman loathe to discuss latest milestone, but his teammates will: ‘It’s unheard of’

SAN JOSE – The offensive production for former San Jose Sharks defenseman Brent Burns might be slowing down. But the Norris Trophy winner, who turned 40 earlier this month, remains as durable as ever. Burns, now in his 21st NHL season, will extend his consecutive games played streak to 911 games on Thursday when he and the Carolina Hurricanes face the Sharks in San Jose. Only four players in the history of the NHL will have played more games in …