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

Edmonton Oilers
/ 17 hours ago

NHL Trade Talk Recap: Jets, Canucks & Oilers’ Babcock Impact

Three NHL storylines are heating up fast: Hellebuyck trade buzz, Vancouver's big decision, and Babcock's Oilers impact.

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Buffalo Sabres
/ 22 hours ago

Are the Sabres Ready to Make the Move Nobody Expects?

Sabres, Senators, and a bold Hellebuyck trade idea—why timing and assets may decide everything in this NHL debate.

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NHL News
/ 24 hours ago

The Real Test of the Maple Leafs’ Offseason Plan

The Maple Leafs may not need a goalie splash. If Toronto makes one more big move, the real priority could be...

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Edmonton Oilers
/ 1 day ago

These Oilers Players Could Benefit from Babcock’s Tough Love

Babcock brings risk and opportunity. If Oilers leaders buy in, Edmonton could discover there's more than a warning label here.

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Calgary Flames
/ 2 days ago

NHL Trade Talk Recap: Oilers, Flames & Jets Rumour

Babcock meets Oilers stars, Flames swing big for Nemec, and Hellebuyck trade talk heats up with one major sticking point.

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Edmonton Oilers
/ 2 days ago

The Oilers Player Who Makes the Babcock Hire More Interesting

Zach Hyman’s history with Mike Babcock could matter more than expected as Oilers stars weigh coaching direction and leadership fit.

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Edmonton Oilers
/ 2 days ago

Reading Between the Lines of the Oilers’ Biggest Decision

Mike Babcock’s hire raises the bigger question in Edmonton: does alignment with Connor McDavid lead to trust—or just delay the decision?

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Edmonton Oilers
/ 3 days ago

NHL Trade Talk Recap: Oilers, Canucks & Senators New Plan

The Oilers noise, the Canucks asset game, and the Senators’ Tkachuk fallout set up a fast-moving NHL offseason.

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Vancouver Canucks
/ 3 days ago

The Real Canucks Offseason Question Isn’t What You Think

The Canucks’ real offseason story isn’t free agency—it’s how they use trades, picks, and cap space to reshape the roster.

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Edmonton Oilers
/ 4 days ago

NHL Trade Talk Recap: Senators, Oilers & Maple Leafs’ Lesson

Senators move on from Tkachuk, Oilers lock in Dickinson, and Leafs’ Raddysh deal echoes a Hyman-style lesson.

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Florida Panthers
/ 4 days ago

Beyond the Shock: What Really Drove the Brady Tkachuk Trade

The Brady Tkachuk trade shocked many, but there were subtle signs that Ottawa and its captain were headed toward change.

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NHL News
/ 4 days ago

The Maple Leafs Let a Good One Slip Away Too Easily?

Bobby McMann is gone, and Maple Leafs fans are left wondering what might’ve been after he quickly broke out in Seattle.

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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 4 days ago

One New Trade & a Complicated Maple Leafs’ Ripple Effect

The Maple Leafs keep adding defencemen. Could Brandon Carlo become the odd man out as roles begin to shift?

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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 4 days ago

Maple Leafs Made a Decision They Wouldn’t Make Before

Maple Leafs’ Raddysh deal sparks debate—Toronto is betting big on the middle years, not worrying about the final chapter.

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Carolina Hurricanes
/ 5 days ago

NHL Trade Talk Recap: Hurricanes, Maple Leafs’ Bet & Oilers

Carolina celebrates a deal, Toronto bets on Raddysh, and Roslovic’s future stays murky in this NHL trade talk recap.

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Edmonton Oilers
/ 5 days ago

Mike Babcock to the Oilers Could Go Nuclear

Oilers and Babcock spark debate—culture, recruitment risk, and a high-stakes gamble that could reshape McDavid’s supporting cast.

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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 5 days ago

The Maple Leafs Bet Big on Darren Raddysh: Will It Pay Off?

Raddysh brings a breakout 70-point season, right-shot PP punch, and risk-reward upside as Leafs bet on a late-blooming defender.

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Carolina Hurricanes
/ 6 days ago

NHL Trade Talk Recap: Hurricanes, Oilers & Maple Leafs Gamble

Hellebuyck rumours, Oilers trade talk, and a Leafs gamble on Raddysh—three NHL storylines shaping the market right now.

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Winnipeg Jets
/ 6 days ago

Jonathan Toews Was More Valuable Than the Spotlight He Avoided

Jonathan Toews never needed flash—just detail, calm, and winning habits. A quiet Hall of Fame career built on consistency.

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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 6 days ago

Have Maple Leafs Finally Fixed What’s Been Broken for Years?

Maple Leafs shift focus to puck movement and exits, hinting at a new identity built from the blue line out.

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