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
/ 6 years ago

Oilers News & Rumors: Bouchard, Broberg, Lennstrom, Savoie & More

How are the players the Oilers have loaned to European teams doing? What other news is emerging from the Oilers' organization?

By Old Prof
Montreal Canadiens
/ 6 years ago

Listing Every Montreal Canadiens’ Player Who’s Scored 500 Goals

In the history of the Montreal Canadiens, only six players who've played for the Habs have scored 500 goals. Who are...

By Old Prof
Winnipeg Jets
/ 6 years ago

Winnipeg Jets Prospect News: David Gustafsson & Ville Heinola

How are Winnipeg Jets' prospects David Gustafsson and Ville Heinola doing while they're playing with teams in Europe?

By Old Prof
Ottawa Senators
/ 6 years ago

Tim Stutzle Anxious to Play: Planning for the Senators This Season

Tim Stutzle is anxious to play. He'll be heading to Team Germany to get ready for the World Juniors. Then what...

By Old Prof
Montreal Canadiens
/ 6 years ago

Canadiens News & Rumors: 3 Prospects – Romanov, Mysak & Caufield

What are the Montreal Canadiens three prospects - Alexander Romanov, Jan Mysak, and Cole Caufield - doing this season? What's next...

By Old Prof
Edmonton Oilers
/ 6 years ago

Oilers’ Dylan Holloway Now on Third Quarantine for COVID-19

Dylan Holloway has spent lots of time by himself. Not only has he tested positive for COVID-19 but he's been quarantined...

By Old Prof
Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 6 years ago

Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Struggling Financially from COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has hit the sports world hard. That includes Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment. What has MLSE done to...

By Old Prof
Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 6 years ago

Why Maple Leafs Fans Should Know the Defense Is Hugely Improved?

The defense has been a problem with the Toronto Maple Leafs for several seasons. How can Maple Leafs fans know the...

By Old Prof
Vancouver Canucks
/ 6 years ago

Canucks’ Goalie Thatcher Demko: Can He Be Impossibly Great?

How good can Vancouver Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko be? He was almost impossible to beat during the playoffs. Can he continue?

By Old Prof
Montreal Canadiens
/ 6 years ago

Toffoli and Anderson Promise to Revamp Canadiens Horrible Power Play

Can the Montreal Canadiens fix last season's horrible power-play success at home? Perhaps Tyler Toffoli and Josh Anderson can help?

By Old Prof
Ottawa Senators
/ 6 years ago

Senators News & Rumors: Watson, Guenette, Brannstrom & Gudbranson

What news is emerging from the Ottawa Senators organization? What are Austin Watson, Maxence Guenette, Erik Brannstrom, and Erik Gudbranson doing?

By Old Prof
Calgary Flames
/ 6 years ago

Flames Coach Geoff Ward Says There’ll Be a 2020-21 Season – Soon!

Calgary Flames head coach Geoff Ward is getting his team ready for a January 1 NHL regular season start date. Is...

By Old Prof
Ottawa Senators
/ 6 years ago

Senators News & Rumors: Davidsson, Sokolov, Dadonov & Brannstrom

What the news about the Ottawa Senators prospects? How will Evegenii Dadonov help the Senators offense this season?

By Old Prof
Montreal Canadiens
/ 6 years ago

Montreal Canadiens News & Rumors: Caufield, Danault, Julien & Kotkaniemi

How is Cole Caufield doing at Wisconsin? What's happening with Phillip Danault's contract talks? How's Claude Julien health these days?

By Old Prof
Edmonton Oilers
/ 6 years ago

Oilers News & Rumors: McDavid & Matthews, Lagesson & Bouchard

Why are Connor McDavid and Auston Matthews hanging out in Arizona? How are the Oilers' prospects playing in Sweden?

By Old Prof
Montreal Canadiens
/ 6 years ago

Canadiens Prospects News & Rumors: Kotkaniemi, Ikonen, Norlinder & Caufield

How are the Montreal Canadiens young prospects doing? Who's injured and who's playing well in either Europe or in NCAA hockey?

By Old Prof
Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 6 years ago

Maple Leafs Rick Vaive Remembers Owner Harold Ballard as a Cheap Jerk

Rick Vaive was the first Toronto player to hit 50 goals a season. His book recalls his days with the team....

By Old Prof
Vancouver Canucks
/ 6 years ago

Canucks Lose Chris Tanev: No Problem, Olli Juolevi Is on the Way

Will the Vancouver Canucks miss long-time defenseman Chris Tanev. They won't if Olli Julovi has his way and makes the Canucks...

By Old Prof
Edmonton Oilers
/ 6 years ago

Oilers’ Prospect Dylan Holloway Joins Team Canada: Tony Granato Upset?

Dylan Holloway has joined Team Canada's Training Camp for the World Junior Championships. Why is his coach Tony Granato upset?

By Old Prof
Ottawa Senators
/ 6 years ago

Ottawa Senators News & Rumors: Greig, Stuetzle, Murray & Brown

What news is emerging from the Ottawa Senators organization? Why was Matt Murray someone the team couldn't pass on?

By Old Prof