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Secure tryout with Cats Luff signed a professional tryout agreement with Florida on Wednesday, David Dwork of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Luff last saw action in the NHL back in 2022-23 when he made 19 appearances for the Red Wings. In those outings, the 27-year-old winger managed two goals and two assists. Luff figures to be competing for a two-way contract that would allow him to play in the NHL but is more likely to spend the campaign in the minors with AHL Charlotte.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on waivers Luff (upper body) was placed on waivers Sunday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Luff has yet to play this season after he was placed on IR in October. If he clears waivers, the 26-year-old Luff would likely suit up for AHL Grand Rapids. He had two goals and four points in 19 games with the Red Wings last season.

FEBRUARY 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on IR Luff (upper body) was moved to injured reserve Monday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Luff is dealing with a "long-term" injury but the specifics aren't clear. He suited up in 19 NHL games last season and generated four points. The 26-year-old could see bottom-six minutes in Detroit once he's healthy.

OCTOBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to be out long term Luff (upper body) suffered a long-term injury during Sunday's scrimmage, according to Max Bultman of The Athletic.

Impact An exact timeline for Luff's return wasn't provided, so it's unclear if he will be unavailable for the start of the 2023-24 season. He picked up two goals, two assists and 22 hits in 19 appearances with the Red Wings last season.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sustains injury Sunday Luff suffered an upper-body injury Sunday during an intrasquad scrimmage, Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Luff may have hurt his right arm or shoulder after he fell awkwardly into the boards. There is currently no timetable in place for the 26-year-old's return. Luff earned two goals, two assists and 22 hits in 19 appearances with the Red Wings last season.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Inks one-year pact Luff signed a one-year, two-way contract with Detroit on Saturday.

Impact Luff spent the bulk of the 2022-23 campaign with AHL Grand Rapids for which he logged 28 games and recorded 25 points. At the NHL level, the 26-year-old winger notched just four points in 19 contests for the Wings. Looking ahead to next season, Luff figures to continue bouncing between levels, making him a low-end fantasy target.

JULY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't get qualifying offer Luff wasn't given a qualifying offer by Detroit, which means he will become an unrestricted free agent Saturday, per Max Bultman of The Athletic.

Impact Luff had two goals and four points in 19 outings with Detroit in 2022-23. He also recorded eight goals and 25 points in 28 AHL contests with Grand Rapids.

JUNE 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brushes twine in shutout Luff registered a goal and five hits in Tuesday's 5-0 win over the Canadiens.

Impact Luff is getting a top-level look since the Wings have several forwards dealing with injuries. He's generated two goals and an assist through 15 games for Detroit, but the minor-league numbers jump off the page, as he's cashed in on eight goals and 17 helpers through 28 contests with AHL Grand Rapids.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Detroit Luff was recalled from AHL Grand Rapids on Monday.

Impact Luff was temporarily returned to the minors over the weekend. He has one goal, seven shots on net and eight hits in 10 appearances with the Red Wings this season.

MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down Luff was sent back to AHL Grand Rapids on Sunday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Luff has averaged 8:37 minutes in 10 games with Detroit this season, tallying a goal. The move seems to indicate that Filip Zadina will be ready to return Tuesday when the Red Wings face the Penguins.

MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated from minors Luff was brought up from AHL Grand Rapids on Tuesday.

Impact Luff hasn't appeared in an NHL game since Nov. 8 against the Canadiens. In the minors, the 25-year-old winger's offensive game has been on display with eight goals and 17 assists in 28 outings. If Luff does play against the Blues on Tuesday, it could be in place of Alex Chiasson or Adam Erne.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returned to minors Luff was demoted to AHL Grand Rapids on Wednesday.

Impact Luff hasn't played in an NHL game since Nov. 8 against the Canadiens but could be inserted into the lineup against Colorado on Saturday if Robby Fabbri (lower body) is unable to play. In his limited time with the Wings, the 25-year-old Luff registered one goal on five shots, seven hits and three blocks while averaging 8:26 of ice time.

MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Why just being back with Detroit Red Wings at all is huge for Matt Luff Forward Matt Luff was excited to be back with the Detroit Red Wings in Nashville after a 3-month layoff recovering from an illegal hit in No...

MARCH 14, 2023 • FREEP.COM

Matt Luff on opportunity with Red Wings organization Detroit Red Wings Matt Luff and Derek Lalonde, March 14, 2023 in Nashville, Tenn.

MARCH 14, 2023 • FREEP.COM

Ailing Detroit Red Wings recall Matt Luff under emergency conditions Matt Luff has appeared in seven games with the Detroit Red Wings this season, scoring one goal. He was called up from Grand Rapids on Monday...

MARCH 13, 2023 • FREEP.COM

Earns promotion Luff was recalled from AHL Grand Rapids on Monday.

Impact Luff has one goal in seven NHL appearances this season. He last suited up with Detroit on Nov. 8.

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Juraj Slafkovsky suspension details: Canadiens rookie hit with two-game ban for boarding Red Wings' Matt Luff Slafkovsky was given a five-minute major and a game misconduct for the hit after boarding Matt Luff.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Detroit Red Wings upset over hit from behind on Matt Luff Detroit Red Wings' Dylan Larkin, Austin Czarnik and Derek Lalonde, Nov. 8, 2022 in Detroit.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • FREEP.COM

16 stitches and so much blood later, Detroit Red Wings' Matt Luff back at work Detroit Red Wings' Matt Luff and Derek Lalonde, Oct. 31, 2022 in Buffalo, N.Y.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • FREEP.COM

Matt Luff prior to making his Red Wings debut in Boston

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Matt Luff says he blacked out after first career goal

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

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DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

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