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
/ 6 years ago

Why Isn’t the NHL Protecting Its Young Players? The Case of the Canucks’ Elias Pettersson

Elias Pettersson is getting bashed, boarded, blindsided, and beat on. What can the NHL do to protect Pettersson and other young...

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Featured
/ 6 years ago

Toronto Maple Leafs Trade Snippets: Morgan Rielly, Salary Loophole, Kasperi Kapanen for Adam Larsson & Jesse Puljujarvi?

The Toronto Maple Leafs have some injuries to overcome. Would a trade or a salary-cap loophole help the team?

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Featured
/ 6 years ago

Ottawa Senators Tyler Ennis: Best Goal-Scoring Bang for the Buck in the NHL

Tyler Ennis is a surprise as the most effective NHL score for his salary. Who knew? Will the Senators keep him?

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Featured
/ 6 years ago

What Should the Ottawa Senators Do with Mark Borowiecki?

Mark Borowiecki is a fan favorite and one of the good guys. But, with his contract expiring, will the Senators re-sign...

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Calgary Flames
/ 6 years ago

Edmonton Oilers vs. Calgary Flames Battle of Alberta Is Just That – A Battle

The Battle of Alberta has been a real battle. Should anything be done to tone down those games?

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Featured
/ 6 years ago

The Vancouver Canucks News & Rumors: Schaller, Ferland, Motte, Miller, Hughes & Markstrom

The Vancouver Canucks are playing well this season and are currently in first place in the Pacific Division. What makes the...

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Featured
/ 6 years ago

Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors After Two Straight Wins Since All-Star Break

The Toronto Maple Leafs have won two straight games since the All-Star break, which puts them into a playoff position. Will...

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Featured
/ 6 years ago

Winnipeg Jets’ Prospect Jansen Harkins: How’s He Doing?

Jensen Harkins was chosen by the Winnipeg Jets in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft. How's his career progressing?

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Featured
/ 6 years ago

Why the Montreal Canadiens Will Trade Ilya Kovalchuk Before the February 24th Deadline

Will the Montreal Canadiens trade Ilya Kovalchuk before the trade deadline? Yes, and here's why.

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Edmonton Oilers
/ 6 years ago

Will the Edmonton Oilers Trade Jesse Puljujarvi Before the Trade Deadline?

Recent rumors suggest that Jesse Puljujarvi will become trade bait for the Edmonton Oilers at the trade deadline. What are the...

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Featured
/ 6 years ago

Pierre LeBrun Has It Wrong: Canucks’ Contract Talks with Jacob Markstrom Will Be Easy

Jacob Markstrom is a pending free agent. Will he re-sign in Vancouver? Yes, he will. Here's why.

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Featured
/ 6 years ago

Ottawa Senators Jean-Gabriel Pageau’s Injury Update & Team Future?

Jean-Gabriel Pageau is suffering a neck injury but should return for the team's next game. But, what's his future with the...

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Featured
/ 6 years ago

The Maple Leafs Big Trade for Goalie Alexandar Georgiev? All Sound & Fury, Signifying Nothing!

Will the Toronto Maple Leafs trade Kasperi Kapanen for the New York Rangers Alexandar Georgiev? No! Here's why.

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Featured
/ 6 years ago

Ottawa Senators News & Rumors: Tkachuk, Nilsson, Namestnikov & Player Moves

How are the Ottawa Senators doing at the All-Star break point in the season? What's new with the team? What injuries...

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Featured
/ 6 years ago

Ottawa Senators Marcus Hogberg’s Goaltending Isn’t Defined By His Record

Marcus Hogberg's had a tough season. However, his play has been stronger than his record suggests. What's been his progression throughout...

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Featured
/ 6 years ago

The Vancouver Canucks’ Jake Virtanen: Now More Than a Physical Presence

Jake Virtanen is having a career season. Suddenly he's producing in ways that Canucks fans had hoped for a number of...

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Featured
/ 6 years ago

Winnipeg Jets’ Team News: Hellebuyck, Nogier, Dahlstrom, Perreault & Roslovic

As the Winnipeg Jets travel to Chicago to play the Blackhawks tomorrow evening, what news is coming from the team? Here's...

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Edmonton Oilers
/ 6 years ago

Why the Edmonton Oilers Should Go After Kasperi Kapanen

There's talk that the Edmonton Oilers and the Toronto Maple Leafs are interested in making a trade. Why should the Oilers...

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Featured
/ 6 years ago

Four Reasons Why the Ottawa Senators Shouldn’t Trade Anthony Duclair

Anthony Duclair has had a breakout season and would be good trade bait. However, I believe the Ottawa Senators should re-sign...

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Featured
/ 6 years ago

The Canucks Should Extend Jacob Markstrom: It’s a No-Brainer

Jacob Markstrom has been playing well for the Vancouver Canucks. Why is it time to sign him to a contract extension?

By Old Prof