Pronger Discusses Life, Limits and GM Ambitions

Pronger, a Stanley Cup champion, Olympic gold medalist, and Hart/Norris Trophy winner, is promoting his memoir "Earned: The True Cost of Greatness" which explores his career as one of hockey's fiercest competitors. The 51-year-old former defenseman, who also worked for the NHL's Department of Player Safety and as an advisor to the Florida Panthers, discusses how he built his speaking platform over the past two and a half years before deciding to write the book.

p>During the interview, Pronger addressed his career challenges including suspensions and injuries, emphasizing accountability while discussing the state of the game and potential NHL jobs. He admitted kicking tires on writing a book for a decade but wasn't satisfied with previous frameworks until developing his current memoir approach that mixes personal stories with motivational content.