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
/ 3 months ago

Friedman Signals Maple Leafs Will Sell After Florida Meltdown

The Maple Leafs’ season didn’t collapse last night—it ended in Florida. Two losses, no answers, and Friedman says it’s time to...

By Old Prof
NHL Trades and Rumors
/ 3 months ago

Maple Leafs Trade Proposes Two Wingers to Kraken for Center

Are the Maple Leafs smart to gamble on Shane Wright, or is giving up Robertson and McMann too much risk for...

By Old Prof
Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 3 months ago

Matthews Now Knows What Hockey Feels Like Without a Burden

Auston Matthews looked free at the Olympics, far from Toronto’s pressure. Could the city’s weight be changing how its stars see...

By Old Prof
Featured
/ 3 months ago

How the Olympics Can Launch Slafkovský’s Game to a New Level

Juraj Slafkovský’s Olympic run didn’t just test him — it may have unlocked another gear the Canadiens will feel right away.

By Old Prof
Vancouver Canucks
/ 3 months ago

Canucks Tyler Myers Is Caught in the Middle

Tyler Myers’ future isn’t just a contract story — it’s a family story. One offer on the table, a no-move clause,...

By Old Prof
Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 3 months ago

No Playoffs! Now Maple Leafs Need to Give the Kids a Chance

Time to stop pretending this season’s salvageable. The Maple Leafs need to use the rest of it to see what their...

By Old Prof
Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 3 months ago

Time for the Maple Leafs Pull the Plug?

How long can the Maple Leafs keep pretending this season is still alive? And what happens if they finally admit it’s...

By Old Prof
Vancouver Canucks
/ 3 months ago

Did Solid Olympics Boost Trade Value of Canucks Missed Dice Roll?

Canucks’ Lukas Reichel didn’t click in Vancouver—but a solid Olympic showing could make him a smart deadline trade target.

By Old Prof
Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 3 months ago

Auston Matthews at the White House: Quietly Saying More

Auston Matthews talked about pride and unity after the White House visit — and there’s more to it than standard athlete-speak.

By Old Prof
Montreal Canadiens
/ 3 months ago

How High Is Juraj Slafkovský’s Ceiling With the Montreal Canadiens?

Juraj Slafkovský’s Olympic showing felt like a breakthrough moment. Size, skill, confidence. It all clicked, and the Canadiens are excited.

By Old Prof
Pittsburgh Penguins
/ 3 months ago

Kyle Dubas Much Better GM than Maple Leafs Fans Think

Tristan Jarry looked like an unmovable mistake — until Dubas flipped him into a massive win. Toronto fans won’t love this...

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NHL News
/ 3 months ago

US Women Turn Down the White House: “Scheduling” They Say?

The U.S. women’s team turned down Trump’s White House invite, and the reason feels bigger than “scheduling conflicts.

By Old Prof
Winnipeg Jets
/ 3 months ago

Arniel Sees Kyle Connor’s Benching from the Jets’ Perspective

Kyle Connor comes home with gold and a chip on his shoulder, and Scott Arniel thinks that Olympic scratch might be...

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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 3 months ago

Like Him or Not, Matthews’ Teammates Love Him

Knies’ honest words about Matthews show respect, optimism, and belief the Leafs can still compete — even after a messy season.

By Old Prof
Montreal Canadiens
/ 3 months ago

Canadiens’ Sniper to the Maple Leafs, Why It Won’t Work

Patrik Laine to the Maple Leafs? Cap crunch, injury risk, and Toronto's needs make this deadline rumour a non-starter.

By Old Prof
Winnipeg Jets
/ 3 months ago

Will Hellebuyck’s Olympics Spark the Jets or Quickly Fade?

Connor Hellebuyck returns to Winnipeg with Olympic gold. Can that performance spark the Jets, or is it just a reminder of...

By Old Prof
Calgary Flames
/ 3 months ago

Not Flames’ Nazem Kadri First Rodeo with Trade Rumours

Trade chatter won’t shake Nazem Kadri. He’s been through it all before, and his reaction tells you exactly what kind of...

By Old Prof
Winnipeg Jets
/ 3 months ago

Connor Hellebuyck Had That Look, And Canada Never Solved Him

Connor Hellebuyck didn’t just win the gold medal game — he controlled it from the first shot to the last. Canada...

By Old Prof
Featured
/ 3 months ago

Gavin McKenna: Why the Canucks Can’t Overthink This Year’s Pick

Gavin McKenna is tearing up Penn State, climbing draft boards, and putting the Canucks’ No. 1 pick in play—confidence, points, swagger.

By Old Prof
Calgary Flames
/ 3 months ago

The Truth About the Flames’ Goaltending

Calgary’s goalies are better than the record shows. The real trouble lies in the breakdowns happening in front of them.

By Old Prof