Brent Burns and the San Jose Sharks are in the infant stages of a potential contract extension, and don't appear to be close to a deal, according to ESPN's Pierre LeBrun.
LeBrun was on TSN's Insider Trading segment on Tuesday where he gave an update on the current contract talks between the Sharks and Burns - who will become an unrestricted free agent next summer - which have not gone anywhere yet.
"They're not close at this point and I think the reason for that is Brent Burns isn't ready to make the biggest decision of his NHL career," said LeBrun.
According to LeBrun, Burns may take his time with the decision, also suggesting that the 31-year-old could test free agency next summer.
Burns hit career-highs in goals and points with 27 and 75 respectively last season and will enter the final year of his five-year, $28.8-million contract this season.
"There have been talks, it's been very cordial, but nothing imminent," said LeBrun. "Brent Burns wants the year to start and go from there."
