Karlsson was given a recovery timetable of four months following surgery on his left foot Wednesday, theScore reports.

EDGE Analysis

As a testament to his toughness and determination during the Stanley Cup playoffs, the elite defenseman reportedly played through a pair of foot fractures and sustained muscle damage to his ankle. A four-month recovery could cause Karlsson to get off to a bit of a late start next season, as the Senators won't be taking any more chances with his ailment; he's far too important to the club and will cost the team $6.5 million annually through the 2018-19 campaign. It's early and we don't see the need to bump Karlsson far down in the rankings, but this latest development just might be enough to consider drafting San Jose's Brent Burns ahead of him in standard formats.