Penguins' Ty Smith: Placed on waivers Thursday

Smith was placed on waivers Thursday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Smith inked a one-year deal with the Penguins in the offseason. Smith had seven goals and 17 assists in 39 AHL games with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton last season and added a goal and three helpers in nine NHL games with the Penguins. Look for the defenseman to spend most of the season in the AHL.