NHL's Oldest Active Player, Brent Burns, Re-Signs With Colorado Avalanche
Brent Burns is not done being the NHL's oldest active player yet.
The 41-year-old signed a one-year contract extension with the Colorado Avalanche on Friday. The team didn't announce salary details, but Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reported it's an $850,000 base salary, and he can max out at about $3 million with full bonuses.
Colorado also re-signed defenseman Brett Kulak to a five-year contract. It's worth $4.5 million annually, according to Friedman.
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Kulak Re-Signs
Kulak had one goal and 11 assists for 12 points in 83 games this season and five points in 13 playoff contests.
The 32-year-old started the campaign with the Edmonton Oilers, which included him in the Stuart Skinner trade to the Penguins in December.
Pittsburgh then traded Kulak to Colorado on Feb. 24 in exchange for defenseman Samuel Girard and a second-round pick.
The defensive defenseman racked up 108 blocked shots and averaged 18:58 of ice time, including 20:38 with Colorado.
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This story was originally published June 26, 2026 at 1:50 PM.