Center Nathan Smith cleared waivers and was assigned to the Penguins' farm team in Wilkes-Barre today.

Smith played 12 games after being recalled from the Baby Penguins Jan. 28, but did not record a point.

He was Wilkes-Barre/Scranton's No. 2 scorer when he was promoted, having put up 12 goals and 22 assists in 44 games.