Chris Pronger is in discussions with the Florida Panthers about a potential management position, according to TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger.

The 42-year-old Pronger has been working in the NHL's Department of Player Safety.

Despite not having played since the 2011-12 season with the Philadelphia Flyers, Pronger's contract expired just this offseason.

Dreger adds Pronger had been looking for the right time and opportunity to join a club, and a position with the Panthers would give him a chance to work with an experienced general manager in Dale Tallon.

The Hall of Fame defenceman had 157 goals, 541 assists, and 1,590 penalty minutes in 1,167 career games.