The Buffalo Sabres announced on Monday morning that defenseman Lawrence Pilut has undergone shoulder surgery and is expected to miss the next five-to-six months.
If recovery stays on schedule, this puts Pilut on-track to return to the ice between October and November.
Pilut, 23, enjoyed success in his first professional North American season after coming over from a professional stint in the Swedish Hockey League.
In 30 games with the Rochester Americans, Pilut tallied 26 points (four goals, 22 assists). With the Sabres, Pilut tallied six points (one goal, five assists) in 33 games.