Brent Burns — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Brent Burns is an NHL defenseman for the Colorado Avalanche.
2026-27 So Far
Through Nov 4, Brent Burns has 6 points (0 goals, 6 assists) in 16 games, a 32-point pace over 84 games. He is 12th on the Colorado Avalanche in scoring. All 6 came at even strength. He is averaging 16:30 of ice time a game.
Scouting Report
A defenseman late in his career, Brent Burns consistently drives the power play and shoots from everywhere on the ice. Drafted in the first round, pick twenty overall, he plays second-pair minutes and provides solid impact.
Burns shows a knack for finishing better than his chances suggest. However, he tends to avoid physical play, which is his main limitation.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Colorado Avalanche |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'5" |
| Weight | 228 lb |
| Born | March 9, 1985 (age 41) in Barrie, Canada |
| Draft | 2003 — Round 1, Pick 20 — MIN |
2026-27 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 0 | 6 | 6 | -1 | 10 | 23 | 0.0% | 16:30 | 49.0% | 0.8 | 0.2 | -0.5 | -0.10 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.5 | +0.1 | +0.0 | -0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 65th (100th = league leader).
2026-27 Scoring by Situation
| Situation | G | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Even Strength | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| Power Play | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shorthanded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 6 | 6 |
Shooting & Rate Stats
| TOI/GP | Shots | S% | Primary A | Secondary A | P/GP | xG | GAR/60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16:30 | 23 | 0.0% | 1 | 5 | 0.38 | 0.8 | -0.06 |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | 16 | 0 | 6 | 6 | -0.5 |
| 2025-26 | 82 | 12 | 23 | 35 | 5.5 |
| 2024-25 | 82 | 6 | 23 | 29 | 1.5 |
| 2023-24 | 82 | 10 | 33 | 43 | 5.8 |
| 2022-23 | 82 | 18 | 43 | 61 | 13.1 |
| 2021-22 | 82 | 10 | 44 | 54 | 2.3 |
| 2020-21 | 56 | 7 | 22 | 29 | 1.9 |
| 2019-20 | 70 | 12 | 33 | 45 | 6.3 |
| 2018-19 | 82 | 16 | 67 | 83 | 12.5 |
| 2017-18 | 82 | 12 | 55 | 67 | 10.8 |
| 2016-17 | 82 | 29 | 47 | 76 | 15.7 |
| 2015-16 | 82 | 27 | 48 | 75 | 18.1 |
| 2014-15 | 82 | 17 | 43 | 60 | 10.6 |
| 2013-14 | 69 | 22 | 26 | 48 | 17.2 |
Analysis
In the 2026-27 season Brent Burns has been worth -0.5 Goals Above Replacement.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+0.5 GAR), with power-play offense his smallest contribution (+0).
Across 14 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 18.1 in 2015-16.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brent Burns's GAR this season?
Brent Burns has been worth -0.5 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Brent Burns's WAR this season?
Brent Burns has been worth about -0.1 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2026-27 season. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Brent Burns have this season?
Brent Burns has 0 goals and 6 assists for 6 points in 16 games this season.
Is Brent Burns a good defenseman?
Brent Burns ranks by total value among NHL skaters by GAR (-0.5) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Brent Burns's career GAR?
Across 14 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Brent Burns has accumulated 120.7 career GAR and 711 points.
How tall is Brent Burns, and how much does he weigh?
Brent Burns is 6'5" tall and weighs 228 lb. Born March 9, 1985 (age 41) in Barrie, Canada.
How does Brent Burns score across situations in 2026-27?
Brent Burns has 6 even-strength points, 0 on the power play, and 0 shorthanded in 2026-27.
What is Brent Burns's shooting percentage in 2026-27?
Brent Burns has scored on 0.0% of 23 shots in 2026-27.