The San Jose Sharks and defenseman Brent Burns have agreed to terms on a maximum eight-year contract extension, the team confirmed Tuesday.

Financial details were not disclosed, but ESPN's Pierre LeBrun reports that the Sharks' rover will earn around $8 million each season throughout the life of the deal, valuing the agreements at roughly $64 million.

The converted defender's in line to be the highest-paid member of the Sharks next season and beyond. His current $5.76-million salary is the highest among the club's current fleet of blue liners.

Burns is coming off a career season in which is posted 27 goals, 75 points, and put the second-most shots on target league-wide, earning his first Norris Trophy nomination.

He's contributed seven goals and 16 points in 19 this season.

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