A day after reports surfaced that former NHL defenseman was in line to join the leagues Department of Player Safety, TSNs Bob McKenzie reported that its a done Hunter Renfrow Jersey deal. Pronger will join the league office despite the fact that he is technically still under contract with the .It's official: Chris Pronger has been hired to work for . Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) Chris ProngerPronger, who has not played since November of 2011 due to lingering concu sion i sues and won't be able to resume his career, has three years remaining on his contract with the Flyers. He cant retire as he is due the money on the contract and if he did, there would be severe salary cap implications for Philadelphia.As a result of his contract status, Prongers addition to the league office will come under extreme scrutiny. Not only that, but the veteran defensemans long-standing reputation as a player that often found himself on the edge of the rules.Likely a first-ballot Hall of Famer when he eventually does retire, Pronger played in 1,167 games, spanning stops with five different teams including the Hartford Whalers, , , and the Flyers. He Las Vegas Raiders Jersey also racked up eight separate suspensions and 1,590 penalty minutes over his career.When the i sue was raised with commi sioner Gary Bettman about Prongers contract status before the hiring was made official, Bettman explained why he didnt feel it would be an i sue (via ): "Chris' case is unique," Bettman said. "There are salary cap reasons why he couldn't officially retire, but ... if in fact we go that route, I'm not sure that presents any problem at all to deal with. He's done playing. He gets paid no matter what from the Flyers. He doesn't owe them anything Marquel Lee Jersey ."Pronger may not owe them anything, but they still owe him more than $5 million over the next three years. Sportsnets Elliotte Friedman tweeted that Prongers situation probably shouldnt allow him to work for the league per the collective bargaining agreement.Pronger: i sue is in Article 26 of CBA. No one being paid by a team can be paid by the league. Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) Apparently this i sue has been resolved, as it was that the would run the decision by the NHLPA. Additionally, Pronger would not weigh in on any incidents involving the Flyers. If all parties are satisfied, then it shouldnt be an i sue in terms of the CBA.That said, the optics of a player still under contract, even if e sentially retired from the game, being part of Las Vegas Raiders T Shirts the group that rules on serious infractions within the league are not good. The department of player safety requires a level of impartiality, which is something Pronger probably would have no problem with, but that doesnt change the perception. While the NHL's senior leadership ultimately holds the department accountable, there is some responsibility to the fans as well.As far as Prongers track record as a player that had been whistled for many dirty plays in the past, there seems to be a belief that the players that played like that best know Marcel Reece Jersey how to spot that type of behavior. Its an interesting theory and not terribly different what some law enforcement agencies do to catch con artists or thieves. In that regard, its kind of an interesting hire. Either way, the department of player safety is going to catch a little heat for this. Now under new leadership with Stephane Quintal at the top, it will be interesting to see how the department changes, if at all, from when it was run by Brendan Shanahan. The new hire makes one thing clear, though. Quintal is surely not afraid of controversy if it means making the decision he feels is best.