BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Winnipeg Jets sent embattled left wing Evander Kane to the Buffalo Sabres in a seven-player trade on Wednesday, loading up in hopes of their first playoff run since moving from Atlanta.

The Jets received defenseman Tyler Myers, forwards Drew Stafford and Joel Armia, the rights to 2014 second round pick Brendan Lemieux and Buffalo’s latest first-round pick in 2015.

Kane had season-ending surgery on his left shoulder. and is expected to be ready for training camp.