Brent Burns, NHL's Oldest Active Player, Re-Signs With Avalanche

At an age when most players are long retired, Brent Burns is still finding teams willing to bet on his ability to impact games on the back end. The veteran defenseman's re-signing with Colorado is a testament to his durability and the respect he commands in NHL locker rooms. Burns brings intangibles that don't show up on stat sheets - leadership, experience, and the kind of presence that young defensemen learn from.