SAN JOSE, Calif. — Brent Burns isn't having such a fun time answering reporters' stock questions on a recent off day in the Western Conference Final.
"OK, let's go, I only got a few minutes before I gotta do something else," Burns tells the first reporter to approach his locker at the San Jose Sharks' practice facility.
In just a few seconds, a huge crowd has formed around him, and Burns clearly looks and sounds uncomfortable with the situation as the media begin peppering him with questions.
How had the Sharks won two of the first three games against the St. Louis Blues?
"Just workin' hard for each other, see the sacrifice the guys are makin', I just think. I don't know," Burns says, his head down.
How would he explain his 18 points in his first 14 games, second-best in the league entering Game 4?
"Everybody's been playing really well," he says.
More clipped answers follow. Yeah, it's fun to play with defensive partner Paul Martin. Yeah, it's "important" to get out to a good start in any game. No, nothing is a "surprise" to him in the games of late.
"I ...
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