Burns nutcracker straight

The San Jose Sharks are giving away the perfect last-minute gift for procrastinating holiday shoppers.

The Sharks will distribute a Brent Burns nutcracker doll to fans
who purchase special tickets
for their game against the Vancouver Canucks at SAP Center on Thursday.

The Burns doll comes clad in the Sharks uniform, complete with his signature gap-tooth grin, man bun and beard. Besides looking great, the doll also will serve as a functional nutcracker by using the lever on the back.
Those who will miss out on the nutcracker need not worry. The Sharks will give away two more Burns bobbleheads this season, first for fans who purchase special tickets for their game against the New York Rangers on Jan. 25. They also will give away a tandem bobblehead of Burns and Joe Thornton on April 7.