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Brent Burns

Colorado Avalanche
Position D
Age 41
Height 6'5"
Weight 228LBS
Shoots R
Birth Place Barrie, ON, CAN
Born Mar 8, 1985

Key Insights

2026-27
A lot of his shots miss the net entirely

50.0% of his unblocked attempts actually hit the net.

20 of 40 unblocked, 53rd of 57 defencemen
There is one shot he goes to more than any other

32.2% of his attempts are the wrist shot.

19 attempts, 0 goals
He gets almost nothing from long range

42.4% of his attempts are fired from beyond 45 feet.

25 long-range attempts, 42nd of 57 defencemen
He works one side of the ice far more than the other

49.2% of his attempts come from the right side.

13 left, 17 middle, 29 right
Most of his shots come from a long way out

His average attempt comes from 38.7 feet.

59 located attempts, 37th of 57 defencemen
He shoots more pucks over a season than almost anybody

Burns has taken 59 shot attempts this season.

20 on goal, 20 missed, 19 blocked, 18th of 57 defencemen
Scouting Report

Shooting Analysis

Situation
Outcome
Shooting % — Goals / SOG
Shots On Net % — SOG / Total Attempts
Avg. Distance — Feet from net
Low Vol
High Vol
Cold
Hot

xG is Digest’s estimated expected-goals model, derived from shot location, type and game state. Coverage depends on play-by-play availability for the selected season.

Player Bio Data
DOB Mar 8, 1985
Birth Place Barrie, ON, CAN
Height 6'5"
Weight 228 LBS
Shoots/Catches R