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Ailing Detroit Red Wings recall Matt Luff under emergency conditions

The Detroit Red Wings have brought up another forward from the minors under emergency conditions.

The Wings (30-27-9) next play Tuesday at the Nashville Predators. Monday was a day off, after playing back-to-back games wit the Boston Bruins over the weekend.

Given Luff was brought up as an emergency — meaning he doesn't count as a regular call-up — it appears the Wings are uncertain about one of the 12 forwards they have on the roster. The only spare body they have is a defenseman, and so far coach Derek Lalonde has resisted dressing 11 forwards and seven defenseman for a game.