"Wild Roots: Bob Lemaire Recalls Early Days of NHL Star Brent Burns Legendary hockey executive Bob Lemaire is sharing a fascinating account of the early days of NHL star Brent Burns, who rose to prominence as a forward before eventually becoming one of the league's top defensemen. Lemaire, a Hockey Hall of Fame inductee, recalls Burns adapting seamlessly to the NHL, but notes that the San Jose Sharks' affiliate at the time, the Minnesota Wild, was struggling to find capable defensemen. Burns' impressive size and skills were initially utilized on the forward lines, but it's clear that he was destined for greater things. As Burns' career continues to be celebrated, Lemaire's insights offer a unique glimpse into the formative years of a hockey icon."
Lemaire, who was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1984, remembers Burns adapted well as a forward to the NHL. At the time, however, the Wild had a shortage of defensemen. Loving Burns’ size ...
