Sharks’ Burns gets eight-year extension

SAN JOSE, CALIF.— The San Jose Sharks have signed star defenceman Brent Burns to an eight-year contract extension. Burns was a finalist for the Norris Trophy last season as the NHL’s top defenceman when he helped lead San Jose to its first appearance in the Stanley Cup Final. He led all defencemen with 27 goals and also 48 assists. General manager Doug Wilson called Burns one of the most dynamic players in the league. Burns has seven goals and nine assists this season for the Sharks.