Brent Burns — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Brent Burns is an NHL defenseman for the Colorado Avalanche. In the 2025-26 season Brent Burns has 12 goals, 23 assists and 35 points in 82 games, worth 6.5 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Brent Burns, the 41-year-old defenseman for the Colorado Avalanche, continues to defy age with an incredibly long and productive career spanning 19 seasons and 1394 games. A former first-round pick, he has amassed an impressive 898 career points, with his peak GAR of 19.4 in 2015-16 highlighting his past elite status.
Even in his advanced age, Burns remains a significant contributor, playing a full 82-game schedule this past season and tallying 12 goals and 23 assists for 35 points. His strong current GAR of 6.5 demonstrates his continued positive impact, primarily driven by his even-strength offense, which contributed +2.1 GAR. He is a rare offensive blueliner still performing at a high level.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Colorado Avalanche |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'5" |
| Weight | 228 lb |
| Draft | 2003 — Round 1, Pick 20 — MIN |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | 12 | 23 | 35 | +33 | 32 | 172 | 7.0% | 18:52 | 53.6% | 6.3 | 0.5 | 6.5 | 1.17 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +5.6 | +1.1 | -0.2 | +0.2 |
League percentile rank: points 67th, GAR 89th, WAR 89th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 82 | 12 | 23 | 35 | 6.5 |
| 2024-25 | 82 | 6 | 23 | 29 | 2.3 |
| 2023-24 | 82 | 10 | 33 | 43 | 6.2 |
| 2022-23 | 82 | 18 | 43 | 61 | 10.9 |
| 2021-22 | 82 | 10 | 44 | 54 | 3.5 |
| 2020-21 | 56 | 7 | 22 | 29 | 0.4 |
| 2019-20 | 70 | 12 | 33 | 45 | 4.9 |
| 2018-19 | 82 | 16 | 67 | 83 | 12.5 |
| 2017-18 | 82 | 12 | 55 | 67 | 12.6 |
| 2016-17 | 82 | 29 | 47 | 76 | 14.9 |
| 2015-16 | 82 | 27 | 48 | 75 | 19.4 |
| 2014-15 | 82 | 17 | 43 | 60 | 11.5 |
| 2013-14 | 69 | 22 | 26 | 48 | 16.7 |
| 2012-13 | 30 | 9 | 11 | 20 | 4.3 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Brent Burns has been worth 6.5 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 89th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+5.6 GAR), while his power-play offense grades below replacement (-0.2).
Across 14 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 19.4 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 6.5 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 89th percentile of NHL players.
What is Brent Burns's WAR this season?
Brent Burns has been worth about 1.2 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 89th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Brent Burns have this season?
Brent Burns has 12 goals and 23 assists for 35 points in 82 games this season.
Is Brent Burns a good defenseman?
Brent Burns ranks in the 89th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (6.5) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Brent Burns's career GAR?
Across 14 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Brent Burns has accumulated 126.8 career GAR and 725 points.
When was Brent Burns drafted?
Brent Burns was drafted in 2003 — Round 1, Pick 20 — MIN.