The Blue Jackets have recalled forward Luca Pinelli from AHL Cleveland under emergency conditions, the team announced . Since Pinelli isn’t waiver-eligible, there’s no extra privilege granted to Columbus by performing his recall on an emergency basis. They had an open roster spot, so no corresponding move is required.

Pinelli will be on hand for tomorrow’s game against the Maple Leafs and could make his NHL debut depending on the status of wingers Kirill Marchenko and Mathieu Olivier . Marchenko sat out yesterday’s loss to the Capitals with a muscle strain and is day-to-day, while Olivier left that contest with an upper-body injury after the first period. If neither is available, Pinelli would draw in if they’re to continue dressing 12 forwards and six defensemen. With t

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