NHL star Brent Burns has new look & it’s shocking the hockey world
Burns ditched his legendary beard - and it's jarring.
NHL fans were taken aback when Colorado Avalanche defenseman Brent Burns appeared at the team's first media availability sporting a drastically different appearance. Gone was the iconic beard and gap-toothed smile that had defined his image for over a decade, replaced with a fresh shaved face and new front teeth. Known for his distinctive look for more than a decade, Burns began growing his famous beard over a decade ago.
The iconic facial hair even inspired a Chia Pet giveaway during his time with the San Jose Sharks in 2016. The transformation was so shocking that even Burns' agent, Ron Salcer, joked that Burns looked like "some rookie I don’t recognize." Despite the change, Burns remains focused on his goal of breaking Phil Kessel's all-time record of 1,064 consecutive games played.
The 41-year-old is entering his 23rd NHL season and has already played over 1,000 games. Last season with the Avalanche, Burns posted 12 goals and 35 points in 82 games. With the 2026-27 season set to begin on September 30, Burns and his team will aim to add a Stanley Cup to his impressive resume of 273 goals, 945 points, and 887 penalty minutes.
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