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
/ 4 years ago

Maple Leafs’ Goalie Jack Campbell Out Two Weeks with Rib Injury

The Toronto Maple Leafs' starting goalie Jack Campbell is now reported to be out for two weeks with an injury. What...

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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 4 years ago

Maple Leafs’ Quick Hits: Ritchie, Muzzin & Bunting

The Toronto Maple Leafs play the Arizona Coyotes tomorrow. What's the news on Nick Ritchie, Jake Muzzin, and Michael Bunting?

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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 4 years ago

Four Takeaways from Maple Leafs 6-4 Win Over the Kraken

Last night the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Seattle Kraken by a score of 6-4. What were four takeaways from the...

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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 4 years ago

Three Takeaways from Maple Leafs 5-4 Win Over the Blue Jackets

Last night the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Columbus Blue Jackets by a score of 5-4. What are three takeaways from...

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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 4 years ago

Maple Leafs’ Quick Hits: Considering the Quirky Issues with Goalies

The Toronto Maple Leafs seem to have concerns about the play of their goalies. Should they? How can goalies be odd?...

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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 4 years ago

Three Takeaways from Maple Leafs 5-4 Loss to the Canucks

The Toronto Maple Leafs lost to the Vancouver Canucks by a score of 6-4 last night. What were the takeways from...

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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 4 years ago

New Lines for the Maple Leafs: Do These Mean Trades Are Coming?

The line changes the Toronto Maple Leafs showed in Friday's practice might be nothing. But they might mean that trades are...

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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 4 years ago

Will the Maple Leafs’ Mitch Marner’s Scoring Ever Slow Down?

The Toronto Maple Leafs have one of the best NHL players in Mitch Marner. Will his point-scoring ever slow down on...

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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 4 years ago

Three Takeaways from the Maple Leafs’ 5-1 Loss to the Sabres

Last night the Toronto Maple Leafs were demolished by the Buffalo Sabres. What went wrong? What are three takeaways from the...

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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 4 years ago

Maple Leafs Quick Hits: Lineup Changes, Mrazek’s Start & Tavares’ Success

The Toronto Maple Leafs will play the Buffalo Sabres tomorrow night. What quick hits are happening for the team? The lineup?...

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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 4 years ago

Three Takeaways from Maple Leafs’ 5-3 Win Over the Capitals

The Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Washington Capitals last night 5-3. What were three takeaways from the game? Did Petr Mrazek...

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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 4 years ago

18 Odd Facts from a Game for the Ages: Maple Leafs Beat Red Wings 10-7

On Saturday night, the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Detroit Red Wings by a score of 10-7. It was an odd...

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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 4 years ago

Marner’s Field Goal Leads Maple Leafs to 10-7 Win: Oops Wrong Sport

The Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Detroit Red Wings by a score of 10-7 last night. What are three takeaways from...

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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 4 years ago

Maple Leafs Auston Matthews Is Laying His Claim on the Hart Trophy

The Toronto Maple Leafs Auston Matthews is having a great season. Is he laying a claim on the Hart Trophy as...

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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 4 years ago

Three Takeaways from Maple Leafs’ 3-1 Win over the Wild

The Toronto Maple Leafs skated to a 3-1 win over the Minnesota Wild last night. What were three takeaways from the...

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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 4 years ago

Maple Leafs’ Bunting Completes Matthews & Marner on the First Line

When the season began, no one knew if the Toronto Maple Leafs could replace Zach Hyman. How has Michael Bunting done...

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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 4 years ago

Three Maple Leafs Takeaways from 4-3 Overtime Loss to the Blue Jackets

The Toronto Maple Leafs lost in overtime 4-3 to the Columbus Blue Jackets. What were the three takeaways from the game?

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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 4 years ago

Three Takeaways from Maple Leafs 5-2 Loss to the Canadiens

Last night the Toronto Maple Leafs lost 5-2 to the Montreal Canadiens. What are three takeaways from the game? How is...

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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 4 years ago

Maple Leafs Quick Hits: Dzingel, Lyubushkin, Campbell & Line Combos

As the Toronto Maple Leafs go to Montreal to play the Canadiens, what team news is happening? How does Keefe coach...

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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 4 years ago

Three Maple Leafs Takeaways from 6-3 Loss to the Blues

Last night, the Toronto Maple Leafs lost to the St. Louis Blues 6-3. What were three takeaways from the game? Who...

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