DETROIT -- The Detroit Red Wings have recalled forward Cory Emmerton from the Grand Rapids Griffins. He will make his NHL debut today against the Chicago Blackhawks at Joe Louis Arena (2 p.m., FSD).

Center Valtteri Filppula is out with the flu.

Emmerton, 22, was Detroit's first choice (41st overall) in the 2006 entry draft. He ranks among Griffins leaders with 17 assists (third) and 23 points (tied for fifth) in 33 games, despite missing 12 games due to injury in December.

Filppula should be ready for the next game, Wednesday at home against New Jersey. For now, he's added to a long list of idled Red Wings: Mike Modano (lacerated wrist), Pavel Datsyuk (broken hand), Danny Cleary (broken ankle), Brad Stuart (broken jaw), Chris Osgood (hernia surgery) and Tomas Holmstrom (broken hand).