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

Featured
/ 3 months ago

Maple Leafs’ Biggest Problem Isn’t a Mystery, According to Berube

Same mistakes. Same results. Craig Berube didn’t sound confused after Buffalo — just worn down. What happens now?

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NHL News
/ 3 months ago

The Maple Leafs Can’t Use the Olympics as Excuse

The Maple Leafs can’t blame the Olympics for their season. The issues? Inconsistency, weak depth, and missed opportunities.

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Montreal Canadiens
/ 3 months ago

Golden Knights Experience, Canadiens Edge: Who Will Earn Respect?

Montreal faces Vegas tonight—no easy wins, just a chance to see if the Canadiens can push back and show they belong.

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Detroit Red Wings
/ 3 months ago

Hughes Wanted Detroit, Yzerman Said No: How Come & So What?

Quinn Hughes wanted Detroit, but hockey isn’t about desire—it’s timing, contracts, and front-office math. Here’s the full story.

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Featured
/ 3 months ago

Most Interesting Maple Leafs Goalie Story Isn’t About Wins

Maple Leafs' Dennis Hildeby isn’t flashy—but calm, smart, and reliable. Could he be the goalie the team’s been waiting for?

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Ottawa Senators
/ 3 months ago

Could the Senators’ Top-Pairing Defenseman Be on the Move?

Artem Zub is catching NHL trade chatter. Could Ottawa’s top-four defenseman be on the move if the Senators hit a rough...

By Old Prof
NHL News
/ 3 months ago

Is the Olympic Break Freezing the NHL Trade Market?

NHL trade chatter feels frozen—but it’s not laziness. Teams are pacing moves around the Olympic break, timing, and salaries carefully.

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NHL News
/ 3 months ago

Maple Leafs’ Fork in the Road: Playoffs Now or Rebuild?

Maple Leafs caught between playoff push and long-term plan—GM Treliving’s tough midseason choices could shape the next decade.

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NHL News
/ 3 months ago

Mental Mistakes? Maple Leafs Must Escape First-Period Slumps

Early mistakes are a mental grind for the Maple Leafs — Berube says the fix is simple: focus, patience, and a...

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Vancouver Canucks
/ 3 months ago

Canucks Can’t Rebuild by Trading Every Veteran on the Team

Are the Canucks too quick to trade veterans—when Tyler Myers might be exactly what this season still needs?

By Old Prof
Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 3 months ago

One Quiet Loss, a Season-Altering Reality for the Maple Leafs

If the season is slipping, are the Toronto Maple Leafs ready for the uncomfortable shift from contenders to sellers?

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Featured
/ 3 months ago

No Slowing Down for Sidney Crosby: He’s Outlasting NHL Systems

Sidney Crosby isn’t slowing down. At 36, he’s still dominating, scoring, and making NHL defences look every bit like his victim.

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Calgary Flames
/ 3 months ago

Same Numbers, Wrong Timeline: Faulk–Andersson Trade Value

Justin Faulk or Rasmus Andersson—same stats, different futures. Can Faulk fetch Andersson-level value, or is St. Louis dreaming?

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Ottawa Senators
/ 3 months ago

Why the Senators Are Always One Trade Away from Regret

Ottawa keeps trading stars before their window opens. Will Mark Stone’s dominance remind fans of what the Senators keep letting slip?

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Calgary Flames
/ 3 months ago

Nazem Kadri Isn’t the Problem, But He’s On the Clock

Nazem Kadri isn’t the problem in Calgary. The timing might be. So is now the moment the Flames finally move him?

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Edmonton Oilers
/ 3 months ago

Knoblauch Not Surprised: Draisaitl Does This Every Time

Can Leon Draisaitl shake off his time away and make the Capitals regret underestimating him? The Oilers are banking on it...

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Featured
/ 3 months ago

Craig Berube’s Message and His Decisions Didn’t Match

Craig Berube called for higher standards, but three curious bench decisions left the Leafs’ push against Vegas flat and puzzling.

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Chicago Blackhawks
/ 3 months ago

Why Maple Leafs’ Marner ≠ Blackkawks’ Toews — and Never Will

Is it fair to compare Marner’s Toronto return to Toews in Chicago—or are fans being asked to forget how different those...

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Featured
/ 3 months ago

Pettersson Leave the Canucks? In What World Does That Make Sense?

Would the Canucks truly trade Elias Pettersson, or is he still the keystone of a rebuild that’s just getting started?

By Old Prof
Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 3 months ago

Who on the Maple Leafs Really Cares If Marner’s Returning?

Why all the fuss over Marner returning to Toronto? The Maple Leafs are more worried about playoff points matter more than...

By Old Prof