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

Carolina Hurricanes
/ 2 months ago

NHL Trade Talk Recap: Canadiens, Hurricanes, Flyers & Gallagher

Dobes steadies Montreal, Hurricanes–Flyers might be a goalie duel, and Gallagher sparks a Habs win on a night defined by small...

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Montreal Canadiens
/ 2 months ago

The Calm Behind Montreal’s Surprising Stability in Net

Dobes’ calm in net is changing how Montreal defends, and Guhle says it’s making the whole team play with more confidence.

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Carolina Hurricanes
/ 2 months ago

One Tussle the Hurricanes and Flyers Can’t Ignore

Andersen vs Vladar in Game 2: two hot goalies, one series, and a battle that might come down to whoever cracks...

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Edmonton Oilers
/ 2 months ago

The Oilers’ Hopes Rest on Its Two Best Players

McDavid isn’t 100%, but the Oilers are still leaning on their stars—can the Draisaitl-McDavid pairing drag Edmonton to a Game 7...

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Montreal Canadiens
/ 2 months ago

2 Positives & 2 Negatives in Canadiens 3-2 Win Over the Lightning

Gallagher sparks the Canadiens, Dobes holds firm, but can Montreal’s top line finally show up before Game 6 decides everything?

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Edmonton Oilers
/ 2 months ago

NHL Trade Talk Recap: Oilers, Maple Leafs & a Time Machine

Bouchard’s stellar playmaking, Maple Leafs stars call out roster gaps, and McDavid powers through injury in a gutsy Oilers win.

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Calgary Flames
/ 2 months ago

Canadian Teams Daily Rumours: Maple Leafs, Canadiens & Flames

Robertson’s future in Toronto is uncertain, Dobson’s status is up in the air, and the Flames eye big offseason moves.

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Edmonton Oilers
/ 2 months ago

Bouchard’s Small Details Keep Showing Up in the Oilers’ Game

Evan Bouchard doesn’t play a safe game, but the Oilers are learning they may not be able to win without exactly...

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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 2 months ago

What If Auston Matthews Has Never Really Played His Own Game

Is Matthews simply following orders in Toronto—or is he being shaped in a way that limits what he could truly become?

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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 2 months ago

This Is a Message the Maple Leafs Don’t Dare Ignore

Matthews and Nylander send a blunt message to Leafs management—and what comes next could define the future of this core.

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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 2 months ago

Cassidy’s “Canadian Cup” Line Gets People Talking

Cassidy’s “Canada Cup” comment adds Leafs noise, but does it actually signal interest—or is Toronto just hearing what it always expects?

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Edmonton Oilers
/ 2 months ago

NHL Trade Talk Recap: Oilers, Maple Leafs & Which for Cassidy?

Oilers stay alive behind McDavid and Draisaitl, Robertson pushes for more in Toronto, and Cassidy’s Canada fit sparks debate.

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Edmonton Oilers
/ 2 months ago

Two Reasons You Shouldn’t Count the Oilers Out Tonight

Down 3-1 doesn’t mean done. With McDavid and Draisaitl plus playoff grit, the Oilers still have a real shot to flip...

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Vancouver Canucks
/ 2 months ago

Remembering Cheech: The Voice That Made Canucks Hockey

John Garrett wasn’t just a Canucks voice—he made the game clearer, warmer, and a lot more human every time he spoke.

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Boston Bruins
/ 2 months ago

NHL Trade Talk Recap: Maple Leafs, Oilers, Sabres & Bruins

Leafs weigh goalie trade options, Oilers on brink after OT controversy, and Sabres dominate Bruins to move one win from history.

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NHL News
/ 2 months ago

Which Maple Leafs Goalie Is Tradable: Under What Conditions?

Let’s walk through this the right way, because not all goalies — or situations — are created equal. The Toronto Maple...

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Montreal Canadiens
/ 2 months ago

2 Positives and 2 Negatives in Canadiens 3-2 Loss to Lightning

Montreal led 2-0, but Tampa clawed back and took it 3-2. A tight series now at 2-2 with little separating these...

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Edmonton Oilers
/ 2 months ago

The Part of the Oilers’ Game No One Wants to See

The Oilers’ OT loss grabs attention, but the real story is buried deeper in their structure, not the final play everyone...

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Edmonton Oilers
/ 2 months ago

NHL Trade Talk Recap: Maple Leafs Job, Oilers Goalie & Senators Captain

NHL Trade Talk recap. What's happening with Sundin of the Maple Leafs, Jarry of the Oilers & Tkachuk of the Senators?

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Edmonton Oilers
/ 2 months ago

Canadian Teams Daily Rumours: Canucks, Oilers, Jets & Senators

There are rumours from Vancouver, Winnipeg, and Ottawa starting to build—and each one could turn into something much bigger soon.

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