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
/ 5 years ago

Edmonton Oilers vs. Toronto Maple Leafs: Best Game of the Season!

The Edmonton Oilers beat the Toronto Maple Leafs in overtime in what was the best game of the season. How good...

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Vancouver Canucks
/ 5 years ago

Canucks News & Rumors: Virtanen, Hoglander, Miller, Hughes & More

The Vancouver Canucks begin a long six-game road trip today. How will they do? Can their goalies stop pucks and their...

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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 5 years ago

Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Rielly, Tavares, Marner, Andersen

The Toronto Maple Leafs are seeking their fifth win in a row and trying to sweep Alberta-based teams. Who's playing well...

By Old Prof
Montreal Canadiens
/ 5 years ago

Canadiens’ New Left-Winger Tyler Toffoli Can’t Be Stopped

Tyler Toffoli is having a great season so far with the Montreal Canadiens. He was moved from right-wing to left-wing: how...

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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 5 years ago

Well Played Jake Muzzin: Maple Leafs Catch Tkachuk In His Own Tricks

After Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Jack Campbell was injured, Calgary Flames Matthew Tkachuk claimed innocence. How did Toronto respond?

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Winnipeg Jets
/ 5 years ago

Four Crazy Days in the Life of New Jets’ Player Pierre-Luc Dubois

The drama is over in Columbus, and Pierre Luc-Dubois is now a Winnipeg Jets player. What happens now? When will he...

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Edmonton Oilers
/ 5 years ago

Oilers News & Rumors: Ennis, Kassian, Puljujarvi, McDavid & More

The Edmonton Oilers beat the Winnipeg Jets with a goal by Leon Draisaitl in the last second of the game. Who...

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Featured
/ 5 years ago

NHL North Division Power Ranking from January 24, 2021

With the NHL regular season only two weeks old, how are teams in the North (all-Canadian) Division stacking up? What are...

By Old Prof
Vancouver Canucks
/ 5 years ago

Canucks Lose Again to Canadiens: Is It Time to Panic Yet?

The Vancouver Canucks have not started the season well. What's with Elias Pettersson's game? Is he improving? Is there panic?

By Old Prof
Columbus Blue Jackets
/ 5 years ago

Jets Trade Laine & Roslovic to Blue Jackets for Dubois & Third-Round Pick

The Winnipeg Jets have traded Patrik Laine and Jack Roslovic to the Columbus Blue Jackets for Pierre-Luc Dubois and a third-round...

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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 5 years ago

Maple Leafs’ Adam Brooks: Jason Spezza’s Fanboy Scores 1st NHL Goal

What a trip Maple Leafs' player Adam Brooks has had. Last season he had Jason Spezza sign his stick. How did...

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Edmonton Oilers
/ 5 years ago

Tyson Barrie’s Oilers’ No Brainer: Duh! McDavid & Draisaitl

Perhaps it's obvious, but why did Tyson Barrie sign with the Edmonton Oilers during the offseason? What were his two main...

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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 5 years ago

Joe Thornton Injured and Likely to Miss Time: Maple Leafs Scrambling

Joe Thornton was injured on an innocent-looking play and is likely to miss some games. How will the Maple Leafs replace...

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Winnipeg Jets
/ 5 years ago

Goalie Brossoit Overcomes Horrible Jets’ Defense To Earn Team Victory

The Winnipeg Jets were badly outplayed by the Ottawa Senators, but won. How did Laurent Brossoit stand tall to earn the...

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Montreal Canadiens
/ 5 years ago

Canadiens’ Suzuki: Why Playing with Anderson and Drouin Is Perfect?

Nick Suzuki is playing on a line with Jonathan Drouin and Josh Anderson. The line is clicking. Why is that line...

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Calgary Flames
/ 5 years ago

Why Flames’ Jacob Markstrom Felt Weird About Playing the Canucks

The Calgary Flames new goalie Jacob Markstrom played his old Vancouver Canucks team. How did he do? What was it like?

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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 5 years ago

Maple Leafs’ Head Coach Sheldon Keefe’s Four Goals for Nick Robertson

Toronto Maple Leafs young prospect Nick Robertson might draw into the Senators' game tonight. What goes does his coach have for...

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Winnipeg Jets
/ 5 years ago

Winnipeg Jets’ Roster Moves: Taxi Squad, Waivers & Manitoba Moose

The Winnipeg Jets are building their team for the 2020-21 season. What roster moves are they making? Who's coming? Who's leaving?

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Edmonton Oilers
/ 5 years ago

Oilers’ Big Guns McDavid & Draisaitl Personally Beat the Canucks

After losing on Wednesday night to the Vancouver Canucks, the Edmonton Oilers rebounded to win 5-2. Who started for the Oilers?

By Old Prof
Edmonton Oilers
/ 5 years ago

[Report] Oilers News & Roster Moves: Benson, Bouchard & Skinner

As the Edmonton Oilers get ready to meet the Vancouver Canucks during the second game of the season, what roster moves...

By Old Prof