The San Jose Sharks have one of the most dynamic offensive weapons in all the NHL from the blue line in their employ as Brent Burns can make every play out on the ice. While Burns’ offensive exploits are what he’s most known for, he’s turned around his play in his own zone which has been an impressive feat in and of itself.
Follow San Jose’s loss to Winnipeg on Jan. 2, Burns was a minus-15 which ranked as one of the worst marks on the Sharks. However, since that point, Burns has been a plus-11 as his improved defensive play has helped San Jose overcome their early-season inconsistencies.