San Jose signs Burns to extension [8 years, $8mil AAV]

[CarltonTheBear]

Pierre LeBrun ‏@Real_ESPNLeBrun  24m24 minutes ago
Sharks have agreed to eight year deal with Brent Burns believe to be worth around $8 M a year on average

$8mil-ish as of now.

That's a ton of money for someone who will be 32 when the contract actually starts. I thought the Byfuglien contract may have brought the term down at least, guess not.

 

[bustaheims]

I'm not surprised by the money. I am surprised they were willing to sign him until he's 40.

 

[Kin]

Strikes me as the term being a trade-off for not hitting the UFA market and really trying to push the cap number.

 

[herman]

It's kind of hard when your core player hits UFA in his peak prime during the tail end of your Cup window and needs that final 8 year deal. Similar to the Phaneuf/Kessel situation, only legitimate contenders, rather than pretenders.