The Colorado Avalanche made back-to-back roster moves on Friday, announcing that the organization has re-signed defensemen Brett Kulak and Brent Burns to new contracts.
Kulak, who turns 32, inked a five-year extension that will carry him through the 2030-31 season. The deal is reported to be worth $22.5 million, averaging $4.5 million per season.
The veteran blueliner appeared in 83 games last season, splitting time across three different teams — the Edmonton Oilers, Pittsburgh Penguins, and the Avalanche — tallying one goal and 11 assists along the way.
Since being selected by the Calgary Flames in the fourth round of the 2012 draft, Kulak has skated in 663 career games with five franchises, accumulating 137 points on 29 goals and 108 assists.
Burns, 41, agreed to a one-year contract covering the 2026-27 season, reportedly worth $850,000 with performance bonuses that could push the total to $3 million.
The deal brings Burns back after a strong debut with Colorado in 2025-26, during which he posted 35 points — 12 goals and 23 assists — across 82 games.
Burns is no stranger to hardware, having earned six All-Star selections and the Norris Trophy in 2016-17, awarded annually to the NHL’s top defenseman. When the upcoming season begins, he will be entering his 23rd year in the league and currently holds the distinction of being the active leader in games played with 1,579.
Over his career with the Minnesota Wild, San Jose Sharks, Carolina Hurricanes, and the Avalanche, Burns has compiled 945 points — 273 goals and 672 assists — along with 887 penalty minutes.
