The St. Louis Blues Recall Matt Luff
The St. Louis Blues are once again turning to Matt Luff, recalling the forward from the Springfield Thunderbirds of the American Hockey League (AHL) on an emergency basis for the second consecutive day. This decision comes amid uncertainty surrounding the availability of several key players for the upcoming game against the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Recent Player Movements
In a recent series of movements, Luff and fellow player Hugh McGing were initially brought up from the Thunderbirds just before Thursday night’s clash with the Florida Panthers. The Blues announced that Dylan Holloway has been placed on the injured reserve list, while Jordan Kyrou and Jake Neighbours faced doubts regarding their participation in the game; however, both did end up taking to the ice.
Current Player Status
The latest updates from the Blues suggest that Neighbours, alongside Jimmy Snuggerud, missed practice on Friday due to maintenance-related reasons. Both players are still uncertain for the Saturday matchup, alongside Pius Suter, who is also a game-time decision as he navigates his own return from injury.
Potential Impact of Luff’s Recall
As a possible scenario, if Blues players are unable to compete due to ongoing health issues, Luff, 28, would be in position to step seamlessly into the roster. Thus far, he has displayed notable performance, with one goal in his five NHL appearances this season, and showcasing remarkable stats in the AHL with 13 goals and a total of 33 points in just 33 games. However, a quick return to the Thunderbirds remains on the table, similar to yesterday’s moves with Luff and McGing.
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