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
/ 5 years ago

What Do Thornton, Bogosian, and Spezza Add to the Maple Leafs?

The Toronto Maple Leafs lost a heart-breaker on Monday night. How are they moving on, and how do their veteran players...

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Winnipeg Jets
/ 5 years ago

Jets’ Prospect Cole Perfetti Scores in First Professional Game

Cole Perfetti was drafted by the Winnipeg Jets 10th overall in 2020. Because the OHL isn't going yet, he suited up...

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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 5 years ago

Maple Leafs Trade for Alex Galchenyuk from Carolina Hurricanes

Alex Galchenyuk has wound up with the Toronto Maple Leafs after a trade Monday afternoon from the Carolina Hurricanes.

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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 5 years ago

Maple Leafs’ Sheldon Keefe Admits: Our Game Was a Mess

The Toronto Maple Leafs dominated the first period of Saturday's game against the Montreal Canadiens. Things feel apart. How come?

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Calgary Flames
/ 5 years ago

Flames’ Markstrom’s Return to Vancouver? So-So, So Far

When Jacob Markstrom signed with the Calgary Flames, he knew he'd play in Vancouver. So, how has he done upon his...

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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 5 years ago

Maple Leafs’ Goal Is to Squeeze the Life Out of Opponents

The Toronto Maple Leafs have had a good start to the season, but the team is not yet as dominant as...

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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 5 years ago

Mitch Marner Says Maple Leafs Are Ready for Anything – Is It Swagger?

The Toronto Maple Leafs have started the season well, and are rightfully a confident team. What does Mitch Marner think about...

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NHL News
/ 5 years ago

Crazy Things That Brian Burke Has Said and Done

Brian Burke was just hired as the Pittsburgh Penguins' director of hockey operations. He comes with some crazy baggage. What is...

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Edmonton Oilers
/ 5 years ago

Goalie Mike Smith Will Be the Difference for the Edmonton Oilers’ Season

Now that Mike Smith is back in goal for the Edmonton Oilers, the team has two good and rested goalies. Why...

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Calgary Flames
/ 5 years ago

Flames Game-Day News: Frose, Markstrom, Ritchie, Mackey & Rinaldo

The Calgary Flames play the Winnipeg Jets tonight. What roster moves have the Flames made in preparation for this game?

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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 5 years ago

6 Reasons the Rumors of Sam Bennett to the Maple Leafs Are Crazy

Rumors abound that Sam Bennett might be headed to the Toronto Maple Leafs. Here are six reasons that trade won't happen.

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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 5 years ago

Maple Leafs’ Zach Hyman’s Moving Back to First-Line Role

Sadly for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Wayne Simmonds will be out for six weeks. Gladly for the Maple Leafs, Zach Hyman...

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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 5 years ago

Maple Leafs Game-Day News: Spezza, Hutchinson, Dermott & Lehtonen

The Toronto Maple Leafs are taking on the Vancouver Canucks later today. What roster changes has the team made for this...

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Vancouver Canucks
/ 5 years ago

This Season Canucks’ Coach Travis Green Praises Short-Term Memories

The Vancouver Canucks have now lost three games in a row. What advice should their coach give them to help them...

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Montreal Canadiens
/ 5 years ago

Canadiens News & Rumors: Danault, Weber, Romanov, Price & More

The Montreal Canadiens lost to the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night. What happened during the game? What other news is there...

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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 5 years ago

Maple Leafs Game-Day News: Simmonds, Sandin, Mikheyev & More

As the Toronto Maple Leafs approach their game with the Vancouver Canucks, what changes have the team made to its lineup?

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Winnipeg Jets
/ 5 years ago

Jets News & Rumors: Brossoit, Ehlers, Niku, Wheeler, Forbort & Lewis

The Winnipeg Jets got some solid play from backup goalie Laurent Brossoit to beat the Calgary Flames. Who else played well...

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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 5 years ago

Maple Leafs’ Wayne Simmonds: Power-Play Target Plus More?

When Wayne Simmonds signed with the Toronto Maple Leafs many thought he wouldn't add much. They were wrong. What does he...

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Edmonton Oilers
/ 5 years ago

Oilers News & Rumors: Skinner, McDavid, Draisaitl, RNH & Neal

The Edmonton Oilers started a new young goalie and then gave him enough goals to help him win his NHL debut....

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Calgary Flames
/ 5 years ago

Flames News & Rumors: Tkachuk, Lindholm, Dube, Backlund & More

The Calgary Flames broke a three-game losing streak and sent the Montreal Canadiens to their first regulation loss. Who played well?

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