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

Montreal Canadiens
/ 2 months ago

Sam Montembeault Is Suddenly More Interesting Than He Looks

Sam Montembeault could become one of the NHL's most interesting trade pieces. Once Hellebuyck moves, the goalie market could move fast.

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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 2 months ago

Now That the Maple Leafs Traded Their Draft Picks, What’s Left?

Brendan Brisson looks like a minor signing. But for the Maple Leafs, he may be part of a bigger strategy to...

By Old Prof
Edmonton Oilers
/ 2 months ago

NHL Trade Talk Recap: Canucks, Senators & Oilers Trade Idea

Buium gets paid, Laine's market shrinks, and a Huberdeau-to-Edmonton idea could shake up the NHL. Here’s the latest.

By Old Prof
Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 2 months ago

The Maple Leafs’ Missing Link on the Power Play

Toronto's power play didn't need a blockbuster. John Chayka found a specific weakness and fixed it by stealing a weapon from...

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New York Rangers
/ 2 months ago

Gretzky and Messier Reunited In New York. Why Didn’t It Work?

Gretzky and Messier reunited in New York, but the nostalgia couldn't recreate the magic of Edmonton. What went wrong?

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Winnipeg Jets
/ 2 months ago

The Funny Thing About Loyalty in the NHL

Connor Hellebuyck wants out of Winnipeg. Jets fans can be angry, but maybe players deserve the same freedom fans demand for...

By Old Prof
Calgary Flames
/ 2 months ago

NHL Trade Talk Recap: Canadiens, Flames & Oilers Knew Something

Larkin's trade options shrink, Weegar weighs in on stars leaving Canada, and Edmonton's Andersen gamble looks smarter than it first appeared.

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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 2 months ago

One Analyst’s Case: Why the Maple Leafs Will Bounce Back

Martin Biron still likes the Maple Leafs. He sees a bounce-back season if McKenna, Matthews, Bobrovsky and Tanev all deliver.

By Old Prof
Edmonton Oilers
/ 2 months ago

Bunting Could Be the Free Agent Teams Regret Passing On

Michael Bunting is still waiting for an NHL job. Could teams be overlooking the kind of player they'll wish they had...

By Old Prof
Ottawa Senators
/ 2 months ago

Marchand’s Stützle Diss Begs a Question About Marchand’s Worry

Brad Marchand's strange Stützle jab raises a simple question: Why does Ottawa's captaincy choice matter to him at all?

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Edmonton Oilers
/ 2 months ago

NHL Trade Talk Recap: Canadiens, Oilers & Jets New Idea

Kirill Marchenko is drawing interest from Montreal and Edmonton, while Winnipeg fans imagine a Hellebuyck trade getting even bigger.

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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 2 months ago

Carlo’s Maple Leafs Revelation Raises a Question About Tavares

Brandon Carlo’s comments reveal how the Maple Leafs’ room really worked and raise a question about the leadership he didn’t mention.

By Old Prof
Edmonton Oilers
/ 2 months ago

Three Thoughts Worth Wondering About in the Evander Kane Story

Evander Kane’s latest controversy raises more questions than answers, and the timing could hardly be worse for his NHL future.

By Old Prof
Edmonton Oilers
/ 2 months ago

NHL Trade Talk Recap: Wild, Devils, Jets & Oilers Surprise?

Hughes' future gets murky, Hellebuyck could surprise Edmonton, and Evander Kane's social-media battle gets even messier.

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Winnipeg Jets
/ 2 months ago

Hellebuyck Trade Debate and One Uncomfortable Question

Connor Hellebuyck is elite in the regular season. But are his playoff struggles his problem—or Winnipeg's? The trade debate heats up.

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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 2 months ago

Lanny McDonald: The Trade That Broke the Maple Leafs’ Heart

The Maple Leafs had Lanny McDonald and Darryl Sittler working perfectly together. Then Punch Imlach arrived and changed everything.

By Old Prof
Edmonton Oilers
/ 2 months ago

NHL Trade Talk Recap: Wild, Devils & Oilers Goalie Need?

Quinn Hughes' future is creating ripples across the NHL, while the Oilers face a goalie problem with Frederik Andersen out.

By Old Prof
Montreal Canadiens
/ 2 months ago

The Dylan Larkin Question Is Really About Montreal’s Rebuild

Montreal's rebuild is working. The Dylan Larkin rumours raise the question: when is it time to stop rebuilding and start building...

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Calgary Flames
/ 2 months ago

NHL Trade Talk Recap: Canadiens, Flames & Avalanche Rather Have?

Montembeault, Huberdeau and Makar headline today's NHL Trade Talk Recap, with goalie moves and massive contracts shaping the conversation.

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Colorado Avalanche
/ 2 months ago

Hockey’s Getting More Expensive to Watch, And Colorado Bet Big

Cale Makar's $20.4M deal is only part of a bigger NHL story: rising salaries, ticket prices and media costs are changing...

By Old Prof