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Pacific Division 2016: Mid-Season Awards

By Jeff Henning

Jan 30, 2016; Nashville, TN, USA; Pacific Division forward Joe Pavelski (8) of the San Jose Sharks talks with Pacific Division forward Johnny Gaudreau (13) of the Calgary Flames and Pacific Division defenseman Drew Doughty (8) of the Los Angeles Kings prior to the 2016 NHL All Star Game Skills Competition at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 30, 2016; Nashville, TN, USA; Pacific Division forward Joe Pavelski (8) of the San Jose Sharks talks with Pacific Division forward Johnny Gaudreau (13) of the Calgary Flames and Pacific Division defenseman Drew Doughty (8) of the Los Angeles Kings prior to the 2016 NHL All Star Game Skills Competition at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports /
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Brent Burns – San Jose Sharks

Dec 15, 2015; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; San Jose Sharks defenseman Brent Burns (88) prepares for a faceoff during the first period against the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 15, 2015; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; San Jose Sharks defenseman Brent Burns (88) prepares for a faceoff during the first period against the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports /

The only stigma about this defense-man turned forward turned defense-man is his (-9) rating.

Aside from that, Brent Burns has been the second most offensively productive defense-man in the entire league. With 18 goals and 25 assists, Burns’ stat line reads more like a forwards than it does a blue-liner.

Burns has tallied 3 GWG, posted close to 40% of his points on the PP, and also has 2 short-handed points on the season. Drew Doughty’s advanced stats may award him with the Norris finalist nomination over Burns but this is all irrelevant because the leagues top defense-man resides in Ottawa.

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