Fansided · Jul 20, 2023
Burns a Hit in Carolina After One Year
It has now been just over a year since the Carolina Hurricanes acquired defenseman, Brent Burns, from the San Jose Sharks. The man, the bird, “Burnsie” seems to make an impact wherever he goes but how has his time in Raleigh been?
This 6’5, 230-pound mountain of a man came to Carolina after needing a change of scenery after spending 11 seasons in San Jose. The production and success of the team were strong but the franchise is rebuilding.
The Canes were a ready-made championship contender and in need of a top-pairing, right-handed defenseman. A perfect match seems to have been advertised after the first year of the marriage.