Smith was waived by the Rangers on Thursday, Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today reports.
Smith signed a one-year, two-way deal with the Rangers on Monday, per PuckPedia.
Smith was reassigned to AHL Chicago on Sunday.
Smith was called up from AHL Chicago on Friday, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.
Smith was demoted to AHL Rochester on Sunday, according to CapFriendly.
Smith was promoted to the taxi squad Monday.
Smith was reassigned to AHL Rochester on Sunday.
Smith was added to Buffalo's taxi squad Thursday.
Smith was reassigned to AHL Rochester on Wednesday.