Penguins' Chris Summers: Demoted to minors

The Penguins reassigned Summers to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Tuesday.

Ian Cole was cleared for action Tuesday after missing three games due to a mouth injury, so Pittsburgh is no longer in need of Summers' services as a depth defender. The 29-year-old American will, however, continue to be one of the first players the Penguins turn to when they're dealing with injuries at defense this season.