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

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...

By Old Prof
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...

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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?

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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...

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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...

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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?

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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.

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NHL Features
/ 7 years ago

Predicting the Toronto Maple Leafs Opening Night Line-Up

The Toronto Maple Leafs made roster moves, sending a group of players to the Toronto Marlies. Who's left? Who will be...

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NHL Features
/ 7 years ago

Vancouver Canucks’ Elias Pettersson Is Ready for a Breakout Season

Elias Pettersson had a great rookie season. Here's why his second season will be even better.

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Calgary Flames
/ 7 years ago

Calgary Flames News: Smith-Pelly Gone, Stockton Assignees, Rieder & Lucic Beat Old Team

The Calgary Flames just completed their preseason and training camp. What news is emerging from the team? Who was reassigned? Who...

By Old Prof
Atlantic Division
/ 7 years ago

Ex-Maple Leafs’ Connor Brown Is Happy to Be in Ottawa

Connor Brown is happy to be with the Ottawa Senators where he'll assume a more offensive role. What will his season...

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Montreal Canadiens
/ 7 years ago

Should the Montreal Canadiens Trade Jonathan Drouin for Jason Zucker?

The Montreal Canadiens are rumored to be looking to trade Jonathan Drouin. Why would Jason Zucker of the Minnesota Wild be...

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Montreal Canadiens
/ 7 years ago

Can Jonathan Drouin Finish the Season with the Montreal Canadiens?

Jonathan Drouin has not had the kind of seasons people expected when he was moved to the Montreal Canadiens. Will he...

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NHL
/ 7 years ago

Former New York Rangers’ Tom Laidlaw Contestant On Survivor

Former NHL New York Rangers' player Tom Laidlaw is now a contestant on the 39th season of Survivor. We wish him...

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NHL
/ 7 years ago

Seattle’s Cammi Granato Becomes NHL’s First Female Pro Scout

Cammi Granato was hired as the first woman NHL scout for Seattle's new franchise. Why is that such a powerful move...

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Edmonton Oilers
/ 7 years ago

Edmonton Oilers Craig MacTavish Fired as KHL Coach

Former NHL Head Coach Craig MacTavish was fired by Lokomotiv in the KHL after only eight games. Former NHL coach Dave...

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