The Colorado Avalanche officially signed veteran defenseman Brent Burns to a one-year, $1 million deal for the 2025–26 season on July 2. The move will see the Avs add one of hockey’s most colorful personalities and most durable players to their blue line as they try to launch another push toward Stanley Cup contention next season.

Brent Burns is your newest Colorado Avalanche. The veteran defenseman inked a 1-year deal, the hockey club announced.

The six-time NHL All-Star and 2017 Norris Trophy winner signed a one-year $1 million contract Wednesday with the three-time Stanley Cup -winning Avalanche. Burns could earn $3 million more in games played bonuses. If the Avalanche don’t have the salary cap space to cover that, any overage can be carried over to the 2026-27 cap.