Smith, 16, was drafted 34th overall in the second round by the Islanders in this past Summer's draft. The Boisbriand, Que. native skated in four pre-season games with the Islanders collecting 14 penalty minutes and a minus-one rating.
Smith will return to his Midget AAA team Saint-Eustache Vikings where he scored a goal and seven points in 42 games last season.
In a team press release, Islanders General Manager Grant Sonier said the team was very pleased with the camp Smith had, but was best to send him to midget to continue his development.
"Our players showed up ready for camp which has made it a very competitive process."
Chase Marchand
Goaltender Chase Marchand, who the Islanders claimed off waivers though the OHL last week, was claimed by the Victoriaville Tigres in today's mandatory 19-year-old waiver draft.
The 19-year-old Upper Tantallon, N.S. native appeared in 50:40 of playing time in two pre-season games with the Islanders posting a 7.11 goals against average and a 0.857 save percentage.
He has previously played for the Cape Breton Screaming Eagles and Mississauga Steelheads of the OHL.
With Marchand's depature, the Islanders have Mason McDonald and Daryl MacCallum left in camp.
Charlottetown's next pre-season game is Friday Sept. 5 in Saint John at 7:30 p.m.
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