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

Ottawa Senators
/ 7 years ago

NHL Rumors: Byfuglien, Senators, Maple Leafs, Ceci

In today's NHL rumors, there's rumors why Duston Byfuglien might not be ready to play. Are the Maple Leafs likely to...

By Old Prof
Edmonton Oilers
/ 7 years ago

Five Takeaways from the Edmonton Oilers 4-3 Shootout Win Over the New Jersey Devils

The Edmonton Oilers are on a four-game win streak to begin the season. They took a game from the Devils in...

By Old Prof
NHL Features
/ 7 years ago

Five Takeaways from Ottawa Senators 6-4 Loss to the St. Louis Blues

The St. Louis Blues skated into Ottawa and beat the Senators 6-4. What are five takeaways from the game from the...

By Old Prof
NHL News
/ 7 years ago

Winnipeg Jets Team News: Home Opener, Road Trip, Hellebuyck, Scheifele, Little, Laine, Dahlstrom

The Winnipeg Jets play their home opener tonight against the Minnesota Wild. How has the team fared so far this season?...

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NHL News
/ 7 years ago

Vancouver Canucks Team News: Captain To Be Named, Nicknames, Alex Biega for David Pope, Eriksson

The Vancouver Canucks play their home opener tonight. What news is emerging from the team?

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Edmonton Oilers
/ 7 years ago

Oilers James Neal vs. Flames Milan Lucic: Could the Oilers Have Actually Won a Trade?

James Neal scored four goals for the Edmonton Oilers last night against the New York Islanders. Does that mean the Oilers...

By Old Prof
Edmonton Oilers
/ 7 years ago

Edmonton Oilers Team News & Rumors: Burdasov, Larsson, Sheahan, Koskinen

The Edmonton Oilers have started the season with a perfect 2-0 record. However, they begin a road trip in New York...

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Edmonton Oilers
/ 7 years ago

A Second Look at Rumors that Connor McDavid Might Leave Edmonton

Yesterday, my son wrote a post responding to Elliotte Friedman’s announcement that the Edmonton Oilers’ mega-star Connon McDavid might have given...

By Old Prof
NHL News
/ 7 years ago

Toronto Maple Leafs Team News: Kerfoot, Nylander, Matthews, Rielly

The Toronto Maple Leafs are off to a strong start to the season, taking five of a possible six points in...

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Montreal Canadiens
/ 7 years ago

Montreal Canadiens Team News: Poehling, Mete, Tatar, Weber

The best news is that the Montreal Canadiens beat the Toronto Maple Leafs in an overtime shootout. What other news is...

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NHL News
/ 7 years ago

Ottawa Senators Team News: Zibanejad, Brown, Brannstrom, Tkachuk

The Ottawa Senators play the New York Rangers in each team's second game of the season on October 5. What news...

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Calgary Flames
/ 7 years ago

Calgary Flames Weekly Team News: New Uniforms, Lucic, Gaudreau, Giordano

The Calgary Flames played their first game of the regular season against the Colorado Avalanche. The lost 5-3, and one of...

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NHL News
/ 7 years ago

Winnipeg Jets Weekly Team News: Little, Trouba, Wheeler, Ehlers

The Winnipeg Jets lost their first game of the season to the New York Rangers. What news is emerging from the...

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NHL Features
/ 7 years ago

Vancouver Canucks Adam Gaudette: Will He Stay, or Is He Utica Bound?

Young second-year player Adam Gaudette had a great preseason with the Vancouver Canucks. But, will he be able to stay with...

By Old Prof
NHL Features
/ 7 years ago

St. Louis Blues Surprise Young Hockey Fan with Stanley Cup Ring

Young Laila Anderson is a super St. Louis Blues fan. Recently, the Blues presented her with a gift. What was it?

By Old Prof
NHL Features
/ 7 years ago

Ottawa Senators Scott Sabourin Got His Chance: He Didn’t Disappoint

Scott Sabourin, after years of struggling in the AHL, finally played his first NHL game. How did he do?

By Old Prof
NHL Features
/ 7 years ago

Toronto Maple Leafs: Should Babcock Have Made Jason Spezza a Healthy Scratch?

Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock made NHL veteran a healthy scratch. Why was that such a bad idea? What's the...

By Old Prof
NHL News
/ 7 years ago

Toronto Maple Leafs Make Their Final Roster Moves

The Toronto Maple Leafs made their final roster moves by waiving a number of players and reassigning some to the AHL...

By Old Prof
Sports
/ 7 years ago

Ottawa Senators News: Final Cuts and DJ Smith’s Encouragement to Prospects

The Ottawa Senators have made their final roster moves. What are they, and how will these moves impact the team?

By Old Prof
Edmonton Oilers
/ 7 years ago

Edmonton Oilers’ Ethan Bear Emerging as Puck-Moving Defenseman

Ethan Bear looks as if he will make the Edmonton Oilers' opening-day roster. Here's why we think so.

By Old Prof