From ‘Burnzie Zoo’ to NHL’s Ironman: Brent Burns’ career comes ‘full circle’ in playoffs vs. Wild

Brent Burns, now a defenseman for the Colorado Avalanche, is facing his former team the Minnesota Wild in the NHL playoffs, creating a full-circle moment in his career. Burns played the first seven seasons of his NHL career with the Wild, joining the organization at age 17 and becoming one of their most distinctive personalities. Known for his eccentric lifestyle and nicknamed 'Burnzie Zoo,' Burns has evolved into one of the NHL's iron-man defensemen since those early days in Minnesota.