‘Obviously, a major hurdle that comes with a trade — aside from him missing a considerable amount of time once he does get operated on (weeks for the procedure he wants; months for the procedure the Sabres want) — is the hefty cap hit (five years left at $10 million AAV). But, injury aside, 24-year-old Hart Trophy candidates don’t grow on trees and the trade is more of a big-picture, long-term move.’