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DENVER \u2013 Brent Burns has the impressive Ironman streak \u2013 925 straight games and counting \u2013 the majestic beard and the individual accolades.<\/p>\n

All that’s missing from his potential Hall of Fame career is that Stanley Cup title. This could be his last chance. The 40-year-old agreed to a<\/a> one-year, $1 million deal with the Colorado Avalanche that includes up to $3 million more in performance bonus.<\/p>\n

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