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
/ 2 months ago

Oilers–Ducks Opener Might Not Play Out the Way Fans Expect

McDavid drives it, structure matters, and Ingram steadies the net — but Game 1 may hinge on details fans overlook.

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Montreal Canadiens
/ 2 months ago

Slafkovský’s Breakout Should Be No Surprise

Slafkovský’s “breakout” isn’t really a surprise — the signs were there all season. The playoffs just made it obvious.

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Edmonton Oilers
/ 2 months ago

McMann Just Changed Everything: Now What Happens?

McMann’s breakout changed everything — now Seattle, Toronto, or Edmonton all make sense. But where does he land?

By Old Prof
Montreal Canadiens
/ 2 months ago

What About the Habs Lane Hutson Makes Him Elite?

Lane Hutson is logging huge minutes, driving offence, and skating at elite levels—but the league still hasn’t fully caught on yet.

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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 2 months ago

Maple Leafs Need to Be Smart About Robertson and Maccelli

Maple Leafs face key decisions on Robertson and Maccelli—keep the upside, trade leverage, or risk losing cheap scoring depth this summer.

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Ottawa Senators
/ 2 months ago

The Senators’ X-Factor Isn’t Who You Think It Is

Sanderson is logging big minutes, driving play, and becoming one of Ottawa’s most complete players—right when the Senators need it most.

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Vancouver Canucks
/ 2 months ago

The Pettersson Problem Is Growing Impossible to Ignore

Pettersson’s future in Vancouver raises bigger questions about performance, contract pressure, and what comes next for the Canucks.

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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 2 months ago

What One Maple Leafs Group Administrator Said About the Team

A Maple Leafs Facebook group post should spark debate about money, trust, and where the organization is headed next.

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NHL News
/ 2 months ago

Why the Canucks Knew the Season Wouldn’t End Well

Quinn Hughes’ exit wasn’t sudden—it was building for a long time. Here’s what really pushed the Canucks to a turning point.

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Vancouver Canucks
/ 2 months ago

After Rock Bottom, the Canucks’ Rebuild Suddenly Has Teeth

A brutal season forced a reset, but a bold Hughes trade and fresh young talent may have fast-tracked the Canucks’ rebuild.

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NHL News
/ 2 months ago

Which NHLPA Player Awards Did the Maple Leafs Win?

William Nylander led the NHLPA poll for style, but it’s more than fashion in Toronto—personality, branding, and rivalry still help the...

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Edmonton Oilers
/ 2 months ago

The Oilers’ Real Issue Was Never McDavid or Draisaitl

The stars delivered as usual, but the Oilers’ season hinged on depth, defence, and a late reset that finally steadied the...

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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 2 months ago

More Than a Letter: The Matthews–Tavares Captaincy Change

It’s just a letter, until it isn’t. Did the Maple Leafs’ captaincy switch shift more in the room than we think?...

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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 2 months ago

Maple Leafs Quick Hits: Bowen, Ralph, Pelley & Matthews

Leafs wrap a tiring season with Bowen’s farewell, lottery hopes, and big questions on Matthews and hockey ops heading into offseason.

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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 2 months ago

Maple Leafs End a Lost Season with a Thud

A late loss caps a brutal finish for the Leafs—defensive breakdowns, missed chances, and big questions now follow them into the...

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Vancouver Canucks
/ 2 months ago

Curtis Douglas Is Changing the Feel of the Canucks

Curtis Douglas brings size, grit, and energy to the Canucks—earning respect in the room and quietly changing how this team competes.

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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 2 months ago

Are the Maple Leafs Really Looking at Mike Gillis, and Why Now?

Mike Gillis is back in the rumour mill as the Maple Leafs rethink their front office. Is his bold approach be...

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NHL News
/ 2 months ago

Maple Leafs Are Running Out of Middle Ground: What’s Coming?

The Maple Leafs are heading into a defining offseason — changes coming in the front office, roster, and maybe the core...

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NHL News
/ 2 months ago

Chris Pronger’s Version of the Story Is Revealing About Him

A old Oilers story raises a big question. Is this history being retold, or does it reveal how Chris Pronger sees...

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NHL News
/ 2 months ago

Small Moves, Big Impact: How the Leafs RFAs Should Be Handled

Low drama, big decisions—how the Maple Leafs handle their RFAs could shape their flexibility, roster balance, and next move.

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