Canadiens' Byron expected out 6 months after shoulder surgery

Montreal Canadiens forward Paul Byron underwent shoulder surgery Wednesday, and his expected recovery timeline is six months, the team announced.

Byron has been quite a find for the Habs. He's been one of the team's most productive forwards since being claimed off waivers prior to the 2015-16 season, finishing second on the roster with 20 goals this year after a breakout 22-goal campaign a season ago.

With a six-month recovery timeline, it's unlikely the soon-to-be 29-year-old will be ready for the start of the 2018-19 season.