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

Calgary Flames
/ 6 years ago

Calgary Flames News & Rumors: Giordano, Brodie, Tkachuk, Mangiapane & Backlund

The Calgary Flames lost a tough one, now what's up with the team? What news is emerging?

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Edmonton Oilers
/ 6 years ago

Tyler Ennis Was a Great Pickup, Why the Edmonton Oilers Should Keep Him: Some Personal Thoughts

The Oilers picked up Tyler Ennis at the trade deadline. Why is that such a good trade?

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Featured
/ 6 years ago

Maple Leafs Jake Muzzin To Miss Four Weeks with a Broken Hand

Jake Muzzin is out for four weeks with a broken hand. How can the team's defense respond?

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Edmonton Oilers
/ 6 years ago

Evaluating the Edmonton Oilers’ Trade Deadline Deals

The Edmonton Oilers are having a good season, but they got even better at the trade deadline. Who came? What do...

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Featured
/ 6 years ago

Why Did the Vancouver Canucks Trade for Goalie Louis Domingue?

The Vancouver Canucks traded for goalie Louis Domingue because Jacob Markstrom has suffered a knee injury. What's the prognosis?

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Featured
/ 6 years ago

Maple Leafs Trade Ben Harpur for the Predators Mikka Salomaki

With the trade deadline winding down, general manager Kyle Dubas rid his organization of a player who never would have played...

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Calgary Flames
/ 6 years ago

Calgary Flames News & Rumors: Davidson, Tkachuk, Gaudreau, Backlund & Talbot

The Calgary Flames are in tough in their playoff run. As they fight to make the postseason, what news is emerging...

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Featured
/ 6 years ago

Winnipeg Jets News & Rumors: Scheifele, Brossoit, Pionk, Laine, Ehlers, Connor & Hellebuyck

The Winnipeg Jets are fighting for a playoff spot. What news is emerging from the team as they push forward?

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Featured
/ 6 years ago

Vancouver Canucks’ Bad News: Are Ferland, Leivo & Boeser Gone for the Season?

The Vancouver Canucks have suffered three major injuries. What's the status of those injuries? Can the team make the playoffs?

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Calgary Flames
/ 6 years ago

Calgary Flames Player Moves & Injury Report: Gawdin, Hamonic & Giordano

The Calgary Flames have had a few days off. What player moves and injuries are reported with the team?

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Featured
/ 6 years ago

Should the Vancouver Canucks Be Interested in Wayne Simmonds?

Elias Pettersson is getting beat up and needs protection. Is Wayne Simmonds a player the Vancouver Canucks should trade for?

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Featured
/ 6 years ago

Ottawa Senators News & Rumors: Anisimov, Tkachuk, Anderson & Pageau

The Ottawa Senators are not going to make the playoffs, but that doesn't mean it isn't a scrappy team to watch....

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Featured
/ 6 years ago

Winnipeg Jets News & Rumors: Beaulieu, Little, Sbisa, Chibisov, Kulikov & Appleton

The Winnipeg Jets, despite their season-long troubles, remain close to a playoff spot. Can they move up into the playoff picture?...

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Featured
/ 6 years ago

Jacob Markstrom’s Great, but the Vancouver Canucks Are Giving Up Too Many Shots on Goal

Jacob Markstrom was fantastic, but can he (or anyone) keep stopping 49 shots every night?

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Featured
/ 6 years ago

Montreal Canadiens News & Rumors: Tatar, Price, Domi & Weber

The Montreal Canadiens have now lost three straight games. Can the team begin a streak that pushes them into the playoffs?

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Featured
/ 6 years ago

Maple Leafs’ Coach Sheldon Keefe Has Changed the Deployment of His Goalies

When Mike Babcock was coach, the backup goalie played the second game of all back-to-backs. How has Sheldon Keefe changed that?

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Featured
/ 6 years ago

Why the Toronto Maple Leafs Should Be Interested in Matt Dumba

The Maple Leafs need help on defense. Is the Minnesota Wild's Matt Dumba the answer?

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Calgary Flames
/ 6 years ago

Calgary Flames News & Rumors: Rittich, Tkachuk, Stone & Gaudreau

The Flames lost for the first time on the team's current road trip. Should they win against the Ducks tonight, it...

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Featured
/ 6 years ago

Ottawa Senators Team News: Boedker, Wolanin, Borowiecki & Pageau

It hasn't been an easy road to victory for the Ottawa Senators recently. However, there's some joyful news emerging from the...

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Edmonton Oilers
/ 6 years ago

The Edmonton Oilers’ Ethan Bear’s Surprising Strong Season

Ethan Bear has emerged as a stalwart on the Edmonton Oilers' defense. What makes him so special as a young defenseman?

By Old Prof