The St. Louis Blues have recalled winger Matt Luff from the AHL’s Springfield Thunderbirds for the second time in as many days. 

The recall is once again on an emergency basis as the Blues have several players who are considered game-time decisions but will likely play on Saturday.

Luff, alongside Hugh McGing, was recalled from the Thunderbirds on Thursday before the Blues’ game against the Florida Panthers. Dylan Holloway was placed on the injured reserve, and Jordan Kyrou, as well as Jake Neighbours, were questionable, although they both did play.

Neighbours and Jimmy Snuggerud were absent from practice today due to maintenance, and both are game-time decisions on Saturday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Pius Suter is also a game-time decision.

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Luff will most likely be sent back down to the Thunderbirds prior to puck drop, like he and McGing were yesterday, but if a spot in the lineup opens up because several players aren’t able to play, the Blues will have the insurance that Luff can slide into the lineup. 

The 28-year-old Luff has scored one goal in five games in the NHL this season, while pouring in 13 goals and 33 points in 33 AHL games. 

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