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

Vancouver Canucks
/ 6 years ago

Can the Canucks Elias Pettersson’s Iron Will Dominate These Playoffs?

After the Vancouver Canucks were beaten badly during Game 1 against the Golden Knights, Elias Pettersson took over. Can he continue?

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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 6 years ago

Did Auston Matthews Learn His Lesson Last Summer in Arizona?

After Auston Matthews was charged with disorderly conduct in Arizona, he said he had learned a lesson. Did he? What do...

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Vancouver Canucks
/ 6 years ago

The Canucks Need Tyler Toffoli: Can He Keep Scoring?

When Tyler Toffoli came to the Canucks at the trade deadline, he had an immediate impact. Can he keep it up?...

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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 6 years ago

Maple Leafs Get Filip Hallander in the Kasperi Kapanen Trade: So What?

When the Maple Leafs traded Kasperi Kapanen to the Penguins, they got a first-round draft pick and Filip Hallander. What's he...

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Pittsburgh Penguins
/ 6 years ago

Kasperi Kapanen: What Does He Bring to the Penguins?

The Maple Leafs pulled off a big trade today, sending Kasperi Kapanen to the Penguins. What does Kapanen bring to his...

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Vancouver Canucks
/ 6 years ago

Scoring the Canucks-Blues Round 1 Series: Pettersson 2, Binnington 0

Last season Elias Pettersson won the Calder Trophy and Jordan Binnington came in second. When they met again in round one,...

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NHL News
/ 6 years ago

What Next for Alex Pietrangelo? The Maple Leafs Perhaps?

Alex Pietrangelo is on an expiring contract and the St. Louis Blues are up against the salary cap? Where will he...

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Colorado Avalanche
/ 6 years ago

Ex-Maple Leafs Nazem Kadri Tearing It Up with Avalanche

How's Nazem Kadri doing in the playoffs with Colorado?

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NHL Features
/ 6 years ago

Canucks Tyler Motte Carries the Torch for the Team’s Tylers

The Vancouver Canucks beat the St. Louis Blues 4-2 to win their round-one series. How did Tyler Motte rise to the...

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Vancouver Canucks
/ 6 years ago

[Report] Alex Edler’s Status Unknown for Game 6 After Being Cut by Skate

Alex Edler was cut by an opponents skate behind the ear during the second period of Game 5. Will he be...

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Montreal Canadiens
/ 6 years ago

Canadiens’ Gallagher Out For Series With Broken Jaw

The Montreal Canadiens' Brendan Gallagher broke his jaw during the Game 5 win over the Philadelphia Flyers. There's no news about...

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Calgary Flames
/ 6 years ago

Flames’ Cam Talbot Played Great, But His Team Faces Elimination

Although Cam Talbot has played well, his team faces elimination. Did he learn anything from Henrik Lundqvist about such games?

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Montreal Canadiens
/ 6 years ago

What If the Montreal Canadiens Still Had Ilya Kovalchuk?

What if the Montreal Canadiens had kept Ilya Kovalchuk this season instead of trading him?

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Ottawa Senators
/ 6 years ago

What Should the Ottawa Senators Do With Their Draft Picks?

The Ottawa Senators, though wise trading, had loaded up on draft choices in a deep NHL Entry Draft. What should the...

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Calgary Flames
/ 6 years ago

Calgary Flames News Heading Into Game 5 of Round One

As the Calgary Flames head into Game 5 against the Dallas Stars tied 2-2 in the series, what's the news from...

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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 6 years ago

Four Odd Choices Maple Leafs Sheldon Keefe’s Made Coaching Game 5

In the last game of the Maple Leafs season, head coach Sheldon Keefe made a number of odd coaching choices. What...

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Montreal Canadiens
/ 6 years ago

Canadiens Shea Weber: A Humble Leader By Example

Shea Weber is more than a good hockey player. As the captain of the Montreal Canadiens, he leads by example. How...

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Calgary Flames
/ 6 years ago

Matthew Tkachuk Iffy for Game 3 Against Dallas

The Dallas Stars beat on Matthew Tkachuk all game long. Finally, Tkachuk left the game. What's his prognosis for Game 3?

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Vancouver Canucks
/ 6 years ago

Is the Canucks J.T. Miller Injured or Healthy: Doesn’t Matter, He Scores

At first, JT Miller was scratched for Game 1, then he played. He scored two points in the 5-2 Canucks win...

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NHL News
/ 6 years ago

Maple Leafs Prospects and Injuries: Lindgren, Kral, Barrie & Muzzin

During Maple Leafs elimination from postseason, Barrie and Muzzin were injured. How are they? What prospects has the team loaned to...

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