Burns continues to rehab, but when he will be back on the ice is unknown. The Sharks are on a tear right now so I don't foresee them rushing Burns back and risk him re-injuring himself. For now just monitor his status going forward, and pick him up accordingly if he is still available.

Expect Burns to take his regular shift on the second defensive pairing. He has seven goals and 17 points through 46 games.

Expect Burns to take his regular shift on the second defensive pairing. He has seven goals and 17 points through 46 games.

Expect Burns to miss at least tonight's game. In his first season with the Sharks, the Ajax, Ontario native has seven goals and 17 points through 46 games.

Burns has struggled at times adapting to his new system. Through his first 13 games he scored three goals but only added two helpers. Look for him to continue these growing pains in the early going.

Burns was apparently nervous in his first game with the Sharks but still finished with an assist. Look for him to approach career highs in his first season in teal, especially if he develops chemistry with the rest of his linemates.

Back when the Sharks traded for Burns we argued his lack of value could derive from not playing top-pairing minutes. While we remain highly bullish on the talented Burns, his value will not exponentially rise until he receives those minutes as he essentially upgrades Jason Demers.