Old Prof

Jim Parsons, Sr. is an odd hockey writer. First, he's in his mid-70s. Most hockey writers are much younger. Second, he comes to writing about hockey from a long academic career where his research focused on leadership, effective teams, human relationships, and the structure of organizations. He’s worked globally – including in China, Scotland, Switzerland, New Zealand, and several others. He’s been a visiting professor at several universities, both throughout North America and the world. Currently, he’s retired with his family on Vancouver Island in British Columbia. According to his wife, he's completely failed at retirement. He currently teaches research design online at four different Canadian universities and, in that role, he helps graduate students complete their dissertations and theses. Jim hopes to offer a unique perspective that even a small sample of people might be interested in. Jim Parsons Sr.

Stories By Old Prof

Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 52 minutes ago

Did John Chayka Get Too Good Much of a Good Thing?

The Maple Leafs have more depth than ever, but the salary cap may force John Chayka to decide which useful forwards...

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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 4 hours ago

Why Couldn’t the Maple Leafs Ever Figure Out Matias Maccelli?

Maccelli never became a star in Toronto, but did the Leafs fail to give him the right role? The Islanders may...

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NHL News
/ 7 hours ago

Are the Senators Better Without Brady Tkachuk?

The Senators still have the pieces to compete, but losing Brady Tkachuk puts their new direction under a much bigger microscope.

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Edmonton Oilers
/ 21 hours ago

NHL Trade Talk Recap: Canadiens, Maple Leafs & Oilers Have No Room

Canadiens face a good goalie problem, SDA could add a spark in Toronto, and the Oilers may skip PTOs this summer.

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Montreal Canadiens
/ 23 hours ago

Canadiens May Have a Good Goaltending Problem

The Canadiens may have two young goalies worth watching. Could Jacob Fowler push Jakub Dobes and turn a question mark into...

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Edmonton Oilers
/ 1 day ago

Oilers Fans May Want to Remember What Happened Before

Mike Babcock is back in the NHL. But will the hard edge that made him successful also create problems in Edmonton?

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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 1 day ago

The Forgotten Forward Who Could Give the Leafs Something New?

SDA wants back in Toronto, but does he offer something the Leafs don't already have? The answer could be hiding in...

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Calgary Flames
/ 2 days ago

NHL Trade Talk Recap: Maple Leafs, Flames, Canadiens & Canucks Building?

Three NHL storylines raise bigger questions: Is Roslovic Matthews’ next winger? Will Calgary chase Xhekaj? And can Vancouver build its rink?

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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 2 days ago

Have the Maple Leafs Already Found Matthews’ Next Right-Winger?

Toronto may not need another Mitch Marner on Auston Matthews’ right side. Jack Roslovic could offer something different.

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Edmonton Oilers
/ 3 days ago

NHL Trade Talk Recap: Canadiens & Oilers Surprise Trade Win

Three NHL moves tell a bigger story about how smart front offices look beyond the immediate headline of the Canadiens and...

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Montreal Canadiens
/ 3 days ago

One Canadiens Experiment Revealed Montreal’s Biggest Ambition

Alexander Radulov's Canadiens career lasted one season, but his signing showed Montreal was ready to take a bigger swing.

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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 3 days ago

Is Raddysh the Addition the Maple Leafs Have Been Missing?

Darren Raddysh isn't just another Maple Leafs signing. He could be the type of defenceman who changes how Toronto attacks.

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Edmonton Oilers
/ 4 days ago

NHL Trade Talk Recap: Jets, Maple Leafs & Oilers Reality Changed

Kane, Matthews, and Nurse all tell different NHL stories. Big decisions are shaped by timing, expectations, and what happens next.

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Winnipeg Jets
/ 4 days ago

The Risk and Reward of Giving Evander Kane One More Chance

Evander Kane may not be done yet. A PTO with the Jets could give the veteran winger one more chance to...

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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 4 days ago

Maple Leafs’ Test Is What Happens When Matthews Isn’t Perfect

Auston Matthews doesn’t need to be superhuman every night. The Maple Leafs need to build a team that can support him.

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Edmonton Oilers
/ 5 days ago

NHL Trade Talk Recap: Maple Leafs, Oilers, & Canucks’ Trading?

Morgan Rielly’s future, an Oilers cap gamble, and five teams that could shape August trade talk headline today’s NHL recap.

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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 5 days ago

The Truth About Marner, Playoff Pressure, and Expectations

We spent years asking if Mitch Marner could handle Toronto pressure. Maybe we should have asked a different question.

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NHL News
/ 5 days ago

What’s the Best-Case Scenario for Morgan Rielly This Season?

Morgan Rielly doesn't need to prove he's someone else. The Maple Leafs need him to rediscover the player they already know.

By Old Prof
Calgary Flames
/ 5 days ago

Why We Got the Sean Monahan Trade Wrong at First

The Sean Monahan trade looked like a cap dump. Years later, it tells a much deeper story about risk, patience, and...

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Edmonton Oilers
/ 6 days ago

NHL Trade Talk Recap: Maple Leafs, Oilers, & Old Teams Win

The NHL is changing fast, but winning still has a formula. Bobrovsky, old cores, and a Scheifele idea headline today’s trade...

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