The Lightning have sent defenseman Matt Smaby to the Norfolk Admirals of the AHL on a conditioning assignment, Executive Vice President and GM Brian Lawton announced. Smaby has played in 57 career NHL games, all with Tampa Bay, although he has not played this season. Smaby has recorded four assists and averaged 17:22 in ice time during his career. He has played in 154 AHL games with the Norfolk Admirals and Springfield Falcons, recording five goals and 28 points with 141 penalty minutes.