Brent Burns leads the NHL in most games played without winning a Stanley Cup among active players. However, he could be on his way to winning one this season with the Colorado Avalanche. When teammate Nathan MacKinnon was asked about Brent Burns’ longevity, he gave a hilarious answer: “sleep.”
Drafted in 2003 by the Minnesota Wild, Brent Burns has been playing in the NHL for 22 seasons, but he still hasn’t won a Stanley Cup.
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Brent Burns Stanley Cup hunt
He came close in 2016, but his San Jose Sharks fell short against the Pittsburgh Penguins in the Stanley Cup Final. Now, he once again has a shot at the Cup with the Colorado Avalanche. Coming off a President’s Trophy–winning season and a 4–1 series win against the Minnesota Wild, many believe the Avalanche will go all the way this year.
Game 1 of the Conference Final will be played on Wednesday. Ahead of the game, superstar Nathan MacKinnon held a press conference, where he was asked by a reporter about Brent Burns’ remarkable longevity. His answer made the entire room laugh.
Nathan MacKinnons hilarious response
“He sleeps a lot. More than anybody—he’s like a big bear. He’ll nap from like 3 PM to 6 PM and go to sleep for another ten hours. It’s crazy. I think that’s a big reason why he’s played so long. And also, he’s got such a great attitude. He’s like—everyone says it—he’s like a little kid. With three kids, himself. He’s a special guy, super positive, just super great to be around. He comes to the rink with a smile on his face, and I think that’s the biggest reason why he’s played so long,” MacKinnon told reporters.
You can watch the press conference below.
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