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
/ 7 years ago

Calgary Flames Team News: Hamonic, Giordano, Bennett, Tkachuk, Rittich

The Calgary Flames have a few days off until their next game. As they wait to play the Dallas Stars, what...

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NHL Features
/ 7 years ago

Don Cherry Fired: Where Sports and Consideration for Others Intersect

Don Cherry was today fired by Sportsnet because of his comments about immigrants to Canada. What made these comments so harmful?

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Featured
/ 7 years ago

Elias Pettersson: “New & Improved” for 2019-20

Elias Pettersson is a star. He won the Calder Trophy as the best rookie in the NHL last season. This season,...

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Featured
/ 7 years ago

Montreal Canadiens Team News: Price, Mete, Tatar, Drouin

The Montreal Canadiens had a strange week. The team won when it should have lost and lost when it should have...

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Edmonton Oilers
/ 7 years ago

Edmonton Oilers Team Notes: Nugent-Hopkins, Archibald, Cave, McDavid, Smith, Koskinen

As the Edmonton Oilers get ready to play the New Jersey Devils tonight, there's news from the team. Who's been moved?...

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NHL News
/ 7 years ago

Winnipeg Jets Team News: Little, Hellebuyck, Beaulieu, Suess & Luoto

The Winnipeg Jets got stoned by a goalie in their last game, and are getting ready to face the Vancouver Canucks...

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NHL News
/ 7 years ago

Ottawa Senators Team News: Brown, Sabourin, Nilsson, Hainsey, Tkachuk, Pageau & Ennis

The Ottawa Senators just completed a tough back-to-back against the New York Rangers and the New York Islanders - one win...

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NHL Features
/ 7 years ago

Toronto Maple Leafs Recall Nic Petan: What’s the Story?

Nic Petan was moved up to the Toronto Maple Leafs from the Marlies. What will be happening with him?

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Edmonton Oilers
/ 7 years ago

What Have the Edmonton Oilers Got in Goalie Mike Smith?

The Edmonton Oilers made an under-the-radar signing of veteran goalie Mike Smith during the offseason. How has Smith impacted the team...

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Sports
/ 7 years ago

Ottawa Senators Team News: Anderson, Chabot, Chlapik, Beaudin, Brannstrom & Sabourin

The Ottawa Senators begin a three-game road trip on Saturday against the number one team in the NHL - the Boston...

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NHL Features
/ 7 years ago

Why this Offseason’s Mitch Marner Negotiations Confused Me

This offseason, as Maple Leafs' fans know, was filled with the drama of Mitch Marner's agent Darrin Ferris negotiating with Maple...

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Montreal Canadiens
/ 7 years ago

Montreal Canadiens Mike Reilly Is Back in the Lineup, But for How Long?

The Montreal Canadiens' seventh defenseman Mike Reilly played in the team's 5-2 win against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Will he be...

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NHL News
/ 7 years ago

Vancouver Canucks Team News: Fantenberg, Gaudette, Dipietro, Motte, Markstrom, Schaller

The Vancouver Canucks played two teams coming off back-to-backs, winning one and losing the other in a shootout. What news is...

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NHL Features
/ 7 years ago

Why Would the Vancouver Canucks Have Called Up Adam Gaudette?

Adam Gaudette was recently called up to the Vancouver Canucks. However, he isn't likely to play. Why would the team call...

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Montreal Canadiens
/ 7 years ago

Montreal Canadiens’ Players Nicknames: Petey, KK, Gally, MegaMind & Tuna

Players' nicknames help them have some fun because they spend so much time together. What are some of the nicknames of...

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Edmonton Oilers
/ 7 years ago

Five Takeaways in Edmonton Oilers 4-3 Overtime Win Over the Washington Capitals

The Edmonton Oilers won a thrilling game over the Washington Capitals in overtime. What are five takeaways from the game?

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NHL Features
/ 7 years ago

Winnipeg Jets’: What’s Going on with Dustin Byfuglien?

Dustin Byfuglien remains out pondering his future. In the meantime, the Winnipeg Jets are scrambling trying to fill his void. What's...

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Montreal Canadiens
/ 7 years ago

Montreal Canadiens Team News: Top Line, Tuna Tatar, Byron, Mette & More

The Montreal Canadiens play the San Jose Sharks tonight at home. What news is coming from the team before that game?

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NHL News
/ 7 years ago

5 Takeaways In Ottawa Senators Win Over the Detroit Red Wings

The Ottawa Senators won their second game of the season on October 23 against the Detroit Red Wings 5-2. What are...

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Winnipeg Jets
/ 7 years ago

Winnipeg Jets’ Dale Hawerchuk Undergoing Chemotherapy for Stomach Cancer

In some sad news out of the Winnipeg Jets' organization, Hall of Famer Dale Hawerchuk is undergoing chemotherapy for stomach cancer....

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