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

Ilya Kovalchuk Signs On for a Cultural Exchange for Himself and His Family

Ilya Kovalchuk signed a one-year contract with the Montreal Canadiens today. Other than moving as a hockey player, he'll likely take...

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NHL News
/ 6 years ago

Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Bracco, Power-Rankings, Sandin, All-Star Team & More

How is Sheldon Keefe's coaching translating into wins? Who from the Maple Leafs made the Al-Star Team? What are the new...

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NHL News
/ 6 years ago

Maple Leafs Update: Robertson, Tavares, More

Toronto Maple Leafs prospect is leading team USA at the World Junior Championships. What other news and rumors are emerging from...

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Featured
/ 6 years ago

Five Takeaways from the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-1 Win Over the Minnesota Wild

The Maple Leafs beat the Minnesota Wild 4-1 for its seventh win in eight games. Who were the stars in that...

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Featured
/ 6 years ago

Nine Reasons the Vancouver Canucks Will Make the 2019-20 Playoffs

The Vancouver Canucks are on a nice winning streak, but can they continue and make the postseason playoffs? Here's why I...

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Featured
/ 6 years ago

Recent Toronto Maple Leafs Player Injuries, Player Movements & Other Team News

The Toronto Maple Leafs have had some bad luck on the injury front. What are those injuries? What can the team...

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Edmonton Oilers
/ 6 years ago

Edmonton’s Prospect Philip Broberg: Soon Part of the Oilers Elite Young Blueline?

When the Edmonton Oilers drafted Philip Broberg, there was some rumbling from fans. Not so much any longer. How is Broberg...

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Featured
/ 7 years ago

Winnipeg Jets Patrik Laine: From Goal-Scorer to Assist Machine

The Winnipeg Jets Patrik Laine is having, for him, a different season. He has always scored more goals than assists, but...

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Featured
/ 7 years ago

Sheldon Keefe Is the Reason the Maple Leafs Will Make the Playoffs in 2019-20

Sheldon Keefe has come in as the Maple Leafs new head coach and the team has responded. Why is he making...

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Featured
/ 7 years ago

Montreal Canadiens News & Rumors: Mete, Petry, Price, Armia, Suzuki, Gallagher & Lehkonen

So, what’s the deal? The Montreal Canadiens are good on the road this season, where they’ve posted a 9-5-3 record. However,...

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Calgary Flames
/ 7 years ago

Is Calgary Flames Tobias Rieder Finally Waking Up from a Bad Dream?

Tobias Rieder has had a disappointing two seasons, after starting with so much success. Will he be able to turn it...

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Featured
/ 7 years ago

Maple Leafs’ Coach Sheldon Keefe’s Lesson to William Nylander: If You Don’t Care, Someone Else Will

It was a great weekend for the Toronto Maple Leafs. The team won back-to-back games, and the backup goalie won for...

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Featured
/ 7 years ago

Key Players in the Ottawa Senators 5-4 Overtime Win Against the Nashville Predators

The Ottawa Senators scored a 5-4 overtime win over the Nashville Predators. Who were the players of the game? What seasonal...

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Featured
/ 7 years ago

Winnipeg Jets News & Rumors: Injuries and Call-ups, Scheifele, Laine & Hellebuyck

The Winnipeg Jets were playing well, but they ran into a tough Carolina Hurricanes team and lost 6-3. What news is...

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Edmonton Oilers
/ 7 years ago

Edmonton Oilers News & Rumors: Draisaitl, Kassian, Koskinen, McDavid, Archibald, Nurse & Hall

After losing four games in a row, the Edmonton Oilers went into Dallas and beat the Stars 2-1 in a difficult...

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Featured
/ 7 years ago

Toronto Maple Leafs Rumors: Addressing the Team’s Upcoming Needs

In these posts where I research and compile news and rumors from different places to try to keep Toronto Maple Leafs...

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Calgary Flames
/ 7 years ago

Calgary Flames Team News: Monahan, Bennett, Rittich, Brodie & Frolik

The Calgary Flames were shutout by the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday. That shutout ended a seven-game winning streak. As the team...

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Featured
/ 7 years ago

Vancouver Canucks Shutout the Carolina Hurricanes: Who Were the Team’s Three Stars?

The Vancouver Canucks had come off a tough home loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs, and in that game, their own...

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Detroit Red Wings
/ 7 years ago

Given the Accusations Coming Out, Will Mike Babcock Ever Coach Again?

Mike Babcock's release by the Toronto Maple Leafs has brought with it a number of accusations of his abuse of his...

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Featured
/ 7 years ago

The Confusing Tale of Two Tyler Ennis Toronto X-Rays

There are two Tyler Ennis(s). One plays hockey now for the Ottawa Senators and the other plays basketball for the Toronto...

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