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

Atlantic Division
/ 7 years ago

Is Maple Leafs Auston Matthews in Trouble as a Captain?

The Toronto Maple Leafs released a statement that Auston Matthews if facing a disorderly conduct charge in Arizona. Will this report...

By Old Prof
Atlantic Division
/ 7 years ago

Neuvirth Is No Longer with the Maple Leafs, Hutchinson #2

Michal Neuvirth is out, and Michael Hutchinson is in as the Toronto Maple Leafs #2 goalie. What happened?

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Atlantic Division
/ 7 years ago

Mitch Marner & Darren Ferris Found the Money, But They Lost the Fans

Mitch Marner's agent Darren Ferris got him a lucrative contract, but how could he have done his job better in the...

By Old Prof
Calgary Flames
/ 7 years ago

Can The Calgary Flames Milan Lucic Get His Mojo Back?

Milan Lucic arrived with the Calgary Flames as an unwanted player. Can he have an impact with his new team? What...

By Old Prof
NHL
/ 7 years ago

Who Are the Best Young Backup Goalies in the NHL?

The NHL has a number of young back-up goalies, who are the best of the best?

By Old Prof
NHL
/ 7 years ago

Trouble in Maple Leafs Land: Is Marner Envious of Matthews?

Reports suggested that the Maple Leafs have not named Auston Matthews captain because they were worried about Mitch Marner. Why? What's...

By Old Prof
NHL
/ 7 years ago

Are the Sabres Better Than the Maple Leafs?

Are the Buffalo Sabres better than the Toronto Maple Leafs? By the way, CBS Sports Cody Benjamin’s Nov. 21st power rankings...

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NHL
/ 7 years ago

Should the Maple Leafs Trade Jake Gardiner?

What to do if you are Kyle Dubas are Jake Gardiner? Can the Maple Leafs afford to lose Gardiner at the...

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Featured
/ 7 years ago

Where Oscar Klefbom Ranks on Oilers’ All-Time D-Men List

At the end of October, while watching the Edmonton Oilers beat the Chicago Blackhawks in overtime, I had two immediate thoughts.

By Old Prof
Sports
/ 8 years ago

The New Face of Baseball: How Much Fun is Boston Red Sox’ Mookie Betts?

Mookie Betts might be every bit as good as Trout – but he is also different

By Old Prof
Sports
/ 8 years ago

Bill Russell Gives Everyone the Finger: So what is the Finger, Really?

After Bill Russell did it, we have to ask... why is it such a big deal to give someone the Finger?

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Featured
/ 8 years ago

Honest: How Do You Not Like Dwayne Johnson?

I first really noticed Dwayne Johnson – better known as The Rock – in the 2005 movie Be Cool, where he...

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NHL
/ 8 years ago

I Will Miss Nail Yakupov

I may be one of the few people who will miss Nail Yakupov. Here's why.

By Old Prof
Sports
/ 8 years ago

Ten Things You Didn’t Know About LaVar Ball

LaVar Ball is one of the most popular figures in the basketball industry and not always for good reasons. Here are...

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Featured
/ 8 years ago

5 Movies Parents and Kids Should Watch Together This Summer

The top five choices in movies that we think parents and children can share this summer.

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Editor Picks
/ 8 years ago

10 Interesting Things About Nick Nurse, Toronto Raptors New Head Coach

What do we know about Nick Nurse? Here are 10 Things we find interesting about Nurse.

By Old Prof
Featured
/ 8 years ago

Oliver Ekman-Larsson, The NHL’s Best D-Man, Signs for Eight Years in Arizona

Oliver Ekman-Larsson is staying in Arizona on an 8-year deal.

By Old Prof
Sports
/ 8 years ago

Pete Prisco’s Picks for the Top Ten NFL Players

Today, Prisco released his Top 100 picks for NFL players. This post will review his Top 10 of those 100 picks.

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Sports
/ 8 years ago

Why Losing is Winning for Bill Belichick

Is losing Julian Edelman for four games good for the relationship between coach Bill Belichick and QB Tom Brady?

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Sports
/ 8 years ago

Best Quarterback, Best Coach: The Fight Yet to Come?

Is the 2018-19 season for the New England Patriots, namely Tom Brady and Bill Belichick going to be rocky?

By Old Prof