http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2011/08/03/brent-burns-not-all-about-the-money/ ProHockeyTalk on NBCSports.com Fri, 24 May 2013 23:34:44 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2011/08/03/brent-burns-not-all-about-the-money/comment-page-1/#comment-14729 Wed, 03 Aug 2011 22:06:47 +0000 http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/?p=44548#comment-14729 I’ve loved Brent Burns since watching him play for the Houston Aeros (AHL) several years ago, when he was maybe 20 years old and newly converted to defense. I will really miss seeing him play for the Wild and I may just have to become a Sharks fan. Burnsie loves to play, and he has a true appreciation of the fact that he gets paid lots of money to do his favorite thing. His joy in the game just shines out of him, and he and his wife are two of the kindest, most genuine and most generous people you could hope to know. They have given a great deal to the Twin Cities, especially in supporting the military and military families – Burns filled up a luxury box with service members and their families as his guests at every Wild home game. Burns plays all-out every minute he’s on the ice and he has hustle, great puck sense, impressive speed and a huge shot. He does make at least one boneheaded error in most games, but he scores lots of goals and he prevents a whole lot more. He plays a strong physical game but he never plays dirty or tries to hurt anyone. He respects that game, his teammates and his opponents. My nine-year-old son is a defenseman and wears number eight like his hero, Brent Burns. He wants to be just like him which is okay with me except for the exotic pets (Burnsie has a lot of snakes and other reptiles) and the tattoos. A mom’s got to draw the line.
Lest y’all think I’m some maudlin clueless woman, I’ll throw in that Havlat is undeniably talented, but selfish and lazy with a lousy attitude. He only shows up when he feels like it and he doesn’t understand the concept of a team.

]]> http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2011/08/03/brent-burns-not-all-about-the-money/comment-page-1/#comment-14717 Wed, 03 Aug 2011 16:55:27 +0000 http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/?p=44548#comment-14717 Congrats to SJ fans and the organization. Burnsie is a class act all the way and will be a great addition to your city and your team.

]]> http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2011/08/03/brent-burns-not-all-about-the-money/comment-page-1/#comment-14710 Wed, 03 Aug 2011 14:35:55 +0000 http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/?p=44548#comment-14710 if he cuts down on some of his mental mistakes he will be a stud. I think he will as there is more talent around him and he can play his game. This trade was a win win for both teams.

]]> http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2011/08/03/brent-burns-not-all-about-the-money/comment-page-1/#comment-14706 Wed, 03 Aug 2011 06:10:09 +0000 http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/?p=44548#comment-14706 LOVE this guy already, both as a player and a person. Welcome to the bay area, Brent!

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