PHILADELPHIA — Sharks defense partners Brent Burns and Paul Martin have a pretty special relationship. One of a kind, perhaps.
“We just have a great marriage, I think. He’s a great partner,” Burns said of Martin. “We don’t fight. He puts the toilet seat down. It’s nice.”
Burns is enjoying his best season as a professional with a league-leading 22 goals for a defenseman and 57 points, which was tied for third in the NHL prior to Friday’s games.
Burns is quick to credit his coaches and teammates for his success, which could result in a Norris Trophy at the end of the season for being the NHL’s best defenseman.