I'd say its a minor league deal. He spent some time in the Penguins minor league system.
He's a pretty unique player with a lot of intangibles. A very likeable player. He has excellent playmaking instincts, isn't afraid to drop the gloves with anyone (he can throw 'em pretty good) and is a beast in the faceoff circle. His last year in juniors with the Ottawa 67s, he had 86 points (68 assists), 100 PIM and ended up winning 75% of his faceoffs. I know Don Cherry really likes the guy (for whatever the hell thats worth) and thinks that all this guy needs is a chance.
He has some impressive ECHL numbers, but only had 11 points in some 40+ games with the Utah Grizzlies. He seems to be fighting and taking penalties a lot more than he did in juniors, and it may be that acting as an enforcer may eventually be his primary role.
I don't know if he'll ever make it, but I've been rooting for him since he signed with the Penguins a few years ago.
And he has the best name in hockey.