Sharks honor Burns return with special video tribute

Defenseman receives warm welcome in first game back in San Jose

CAR@SJS: Burns gets warm welcome in San Jose return

By Anna Kulesa
@akulesa_ NHL.com Staff Writer

Brent Burns will always have a special place in San Jose Sharks fans' hearts.

The veteran defenseman was honored by the Sharks with a special video tribute before their game against the Carolina Hurricanes at the SAP Center on Friday.
It was Burn's first game back in San Jose since being traded to the Hurricanes in July.
The video included highlights and funny moments with teammates as a member of the Sharks.

Sharks fans gave Burns a standing ovation and he saluted the crowd after the video aired.
Tweet from @NHL: Long-time San Jose Shark Brent Burns received the warmest of welcomes in his return to the Shark Tank. 🦈 #NHLFaceOff Cc: @SanJoseSharks pic.twitter.com/QfMaUy6v90
Burns played 11 seasons (2011-2022) and 798 games with the Sharks. He helped lead San Jose to their first Stanley Cup Final in 2016 and won the Norris Trophy after the 2016-17 season.

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