And yet the dude seems like he’d be perfectly fine if hockey just went away. But while the Burns family is coming to San Jose, the Burns Zoo will be staying behind in Minnesota. If you want to go hang out with a tiger, just pay money. He spoke excitedly about his charity work with Defending the Blue Line, and his efforts to bring military families to hockey games and practices had helped land him the 2015 NHL Foundation Award. “We’ll see what happens this year. Eilish wins top album at Billboard Awards, Clarkson performs, ‘Suspect kept extended magazine. A self-described “big kid,” the 26-year-old, shaggy-haired Burns has tattoos all over his 6-foot-5, 220-pound body. (Yes, as in Mick.) Archived. Select additional sports and leagues you’re interested in from the list below. Privacy Policy A refusal to wear false teeth is just one of the things that seems unusual about San Jose Sharks defenseman Brent Burns. “It’s going to be weird not being able to go downstairs and do all the snake stuff,” he said. Customize your Sportsnet lineup for the latest news from your favourite leagues and teams. The Sharks media team visited and made a mini-series (part 1) Close. (If he was going for the “James Bond meets wookie” look, dude nailed it.). Former Minnesota teammate Brian Rolston once compared the Burns brand of goofiness to Sharks captain Joe Thornton. GET BREAKING NEWS IN YOUR BROWSER. {* traditionalSignIn_signInButton *}, Comment and participate in our online community. Just a thought. The Sharks hope to sign him to a long-term extension, and trading Dany Heatley has created some cap space. “So I don’t know if I’ll be working at the zoo or get into the National Guard,” the winger-turned-defenceman said of life after hockey. Brent Burns continues to be the only interesting hockey player. You may have created an account with another Rogers Media account that can be used to sign in here. I never got around to watching “We Bought A Zoo” starring Matt Damon, and I think I’m in the majority when I say that. “I don’t know how people would react with me moving into a rental house with 150 snakes,” he said. — Video James (@Megalodork) June 25, 2015. I haven’t thought much about it. We didn't recognize that password reset code. Think it’s a great game. I need an entire season worth of episodes from the Burns Ranch. “I love mammals. Burns also owns and operates a ranch in Texas where he raises and maintains many species of exotic animals, including Wildebeest, Fallow deer, and more. “The zoo rules are different over there. One of the best hockey players in the world and the guy just wants to breed wildebeest and elk. The Wild defeated the Ducks 3-2 in overtime. But getting a cat or a dog, you need to be with them all the time, and we go on the road all the time so I couldn’t do it. With that being said–I think I’d be totally on board if we just cancelled the 2018-19 NHL season and instead of broadcasting games every night, we just got to check in on a livestream from Brent Burns working on his ranch down in Texas. Spiders. There’s a dragon on his left thigh, and on his back is the word “Wild” surrounded by images of his animals. There isn’t enough recent news in your lineup. SJS - NHL. I may not know much about wildlife but I’ll gladly help you drink some beers in the tractor. Your existing password has not been changed. Won World Cup gold with Team Canada in 2016. All rights reserved. Brent Burns, the Sharks’ prized new defenseman, is in town this week getting the lay of the land and looking for a place to rent. Customize your lineup with your favourite leagues and teams. It’s a good way to be in this sport, because a lot of times, you put too much pressure on yourself and it’s a detriment.”. New San Jose Sharks defenseman Brent Burns is…, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window), Coronavirus: Anti-lockdown declaration pulls signature list after report of fake names, New San Jose Sharks defenseman Brent Burns is an animal (lover). You can change your selection at any time. He wants his kids to be around the snakes enough so that as they get older, they don’t have the same terror of them as he once did. Over 56 years old. Sharks coach Todd McLellan knows all about Burns’ game because he helped develop him in the Wild’s minor league system. They got one of hockey’s more unconventional personalities. By checking this box, I agree to the terms of service and privacy policy of Rogers Media. I’ve always loved sea turtles; I got a chance to swim with them. It was unbelievable. This might be a good time to mention that the snakes and lizards are kept behind two locked doors in what was designed as a bomb shelter. 316. “He’s also a character, and I think that’s great.”, Wilson added: “I honestly don’t mind snakes.”. There may not be a cooler human being playing professional sports right now than Brent Burns. “And she has to put up with me, too,” Burns said. Don't miss out - sign up for our newsletters! Unreal to finally be this zoo @CanVUsaAust2015 pic.twitter.com/55IVkj2APQ. As far as Burns can see, there’s only one downside to the trade. Growing up about an hour outside of Toronto, Burns always loved going to zoos and had a soft spot for most creatures — just not the slithering sort. Burns is in the final year of his contract, and that’s part of the reason he’s looking only to rent in San Jose next season. After the 2014-15 season and his gold-medal run with Canada at the IIHF World Championship, Burns flew to Australia to take part in Stop Concussions’ Ice Hockey Classic. “We tried to cage-dive with sharks [in Australia], but most of the cage-diving is in Adelaide and we weren’t there. For his career, he has 183 points in 453 games. Rogers Media uses cookies for personalization, to customize its online advertisements, and for other purposes. Brent Burns , Photo via Twitter/SJ Sharks courtesy NBC Sports California There aren't too many hockey fans out there that don't enjoy what Brent Burns brings to the table. Gotta See It (2008 Throwback): Brent Burns’ home zoo on “Inside Hockey”. That’s why he bought an arena suite so armed forces members and their families could attend Minnesota Wild home games. @calacademy walking through the tide pools and rainforest! For me being a big animal guy, it’s always been on the bucket list,” Burns explained. “We went to the Steve Irwin Zoo and the Taronga Zoo in Sydney, went to some famous beaches there—Bondi Beach, Surfers Paradise. “So I don’t know if I’ll be working at the zoo or get into the National Guard,” the winger-turned-defenceman said of life after hockey. Won World Cup gold with Team Canada in 2016. The tattoo on his left shoulder has special meaning. Part 1 was 7:56 and I still need at least 10 of those. NHL Chatroom Signing Season | What even is a salary cap? McLellan describes him as a “hybrid defenseman” who is both skillful with the puck and has some grit. “I’ve always wanted a giraffe,” he said, “but my wife said no.”. Brent Burns of the San Jose Sharks prefers to do things his way. I think it’s going to be the size of this [large conference] room and it’s going to bury you in one bite. “They just hit a home run,” Babcock told the Hockey News. On the ice, he excels as a hybrid, elite-level defenseman and point-scorer. I’m not a big spider guy; I don’t like spiders. Get Morning Report and other email newsletters. I think I’ve made it relatively clear over the years here that I’m a big fan of hockey. Advertising InquiriesTerms of UsePrivacy PolicyContent Policy, AppAdvertising InquiriesTerms of UsePrivacy PolicyContent PolicyBest Sports Betting SiteSubscription Terms. The Sharks got more than just a top young defenseman in a draft-night deal with the Minnesota Wild. “Most of the animals are up north, in Darwin. “And he’s only getting better,” Sharks general manager Doug Wilson said. But it was cool to go to the Steve Irwin Zoo and hear about the crocs. I started with lizards and then went to snakes. It was cool. While he was there, of course, he made a point of visiting the zoos and seeing as many animals as possible. Obviously, it takes an extraordinary wife to deal with so much wildlife. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Brent Burns #8 of the Minnesota Wild skates against the New York Islanders at the Nassau Coliseum on March 2, 2011 in Uniondale, New York. He has pythons that grow to about four feet in length and said he hasn’t been bitten by any of his fanged friends in about three years. “I always wanted to go there since I was 10, watching Steve Irwin [the Crocodile Hunter] on TV. The Sharks gave up a king’s ransom to get Burns — Devin Setoguchi, top prospect Charlie Coyle and their first-round pick — because they believe Burns will be a difference-maker on the blue line. So if nobody actually went to go see that movie, why not just re-release it but with Brent Burns as the lead role? He’s a 5-time All Star. “But reptiles, you can throw 100 crickets in there and they’re fine for a long road trip. For his 1000th game, his fellow San Jose Sharks teammates bought him two antelopes to add to his animal collection. Jellyfish. We’ll give you the latest news when it becomes available, or feel free to add some more selections to your settings. Canadiens sign goalie Jake Allen to two-year extension, Canucks' Nate Schmidt opens up about 'emotional' trade from Golden Knights, 31 Thoughts: Inside the tough, tense early days of NHL free agency, Maple Leafs' TJ Brodie on his new team, his new number and his game. “I’d have a tiger if my wife would let me, but she kiboshed that.”. Sorry we could not verify that email address. I don’t know if it would work in the U.S. like that, but it was unbelievable. I’d have oven mitts on when I handled them for six, seven months.

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