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

NHL News
/ 3 months ago

Insider Says Jake Sanderson Already Belongs with NHL’s Elite

Jake Sanderson keeps proving he belongs in the NHL’s next tier of elite defencemen. Ottawa sees it now and the rest...

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Featured
/ 3 months ago

Now, If Only Auston Matthews Would Say What Leafs Fans Need to Hear

Toronto fans are waiting for Auston Matthews to plant a flag—what if he steps up and says he’s all-in for the...

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Edmonton Oilers
/ 3 months ago

Oilers or Maple Leafs?: Right Advice Could Change McMann’s Career

Maple Leafs might be sellers, McMann is in charge—Toronto or Edmonton? The decision could shape his next five years.

By Old Prof
Edmonton Oilers
/ 3 months ago

Four Maple Leafs Players the Oilers Should Jump On

The Maple Leafs look lost. The Oilers are charging. Three Toronto players could swing Edmonton’s playoff push.

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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 3 months ago

Bobby McMann Debate Reveals Bigger Problem for Maple Leafs

The Bobby McMann debate isn’t about him at all. It’s about a Maple Leafs team that still doesn’t seem sure what...

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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 3 months ago

What’s Really Happening With the Maple Leafs John Tavares?

Tavares still has game. The Maple Leafs just don’t have the depth to lean on him like they used to. Why...

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Chicago Blackhawks
/ 3 months ago

What’s the Most Memorable Single-Game Performance in NHL History?

The most memorable single game in hockey history? Depends where you were, who you were with, and what it meant.

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Edmonton Oilers
/ 3 months ago

Why Goaltending Isn’t Plug-and-Play in the NHL

Goalie struggles aren’t always the goalie. Sometimes it’s the slow, unseen work of building chemistry. How does this work?

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NHL News
/ 4 months ago

One Trade Tells It All About Maple Leafs Poor Strategy

The Maple Leafs’ “DNA experiment” cost them draft picks and prospects, leaving fans paying for flashy moves that didn’t stick.

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Featured
/ 4 months ago

Tavares Gave Up the ‘C,’ Now the Maple Leafs Are Falling Apart

John Tavares gave up the “C.” The team slid anyway. So what does leadership look like when you’re no longer in...

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Featured
/ 4 months ago

Maple Leafs’ Biggest Problem Isn’t a Mystery, According to Berube

Same mistakes. Same results. Craig Berube didn’t sound confused after Buffalo — just worn down. What happens now?

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NHL News
/ 4 months ago

The Maple Leafs Can’t Use the Olympics as Excuse

The Maple Leafs can’t blame the Olympics for their season. The issues? Inconsistency, weak depth, and missed opportunities.

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Montreal Canadiens
/ 4 months ago

Golden Knights Experience, Canadiens Edge: Who Will Earn Respect?

Montreal faces Vegas tonight—no easy wins, just a chance to see if the Canadiens can push back and show they belong.

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Detroit Red Wings
/ 4 months ago

Hughes Wanted Detroit, Yzerman Said No: How Come & So What?

Quinn Hughes wanted Detroit, but hockey isn’t about desire—it’s timing, contracts, and front-office math. Here’s the full story.

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Featured
/ 4 months ago

Most Interesting Maple Leafs Goalie Story Isn’t About Wins

Maple Leafs' Dennis Hildeby isn’t flashy—but calm, smart, and reliable. Could he be the goalie the team’s been waiting for?

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Ottawa Senators
/ 4 months ago

Could the Senators’ Top-Pairing Defenseman Be on the Move?

Artem Zub is catching NHL trade chatter. Could Ottawa’s top-four defenseman be on the move if the Senators hit a rough...

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NHL News
/ 4 months ago

Is the Olympic Break Freezing the NHL Trade Market?

NHL trade chatter feels frozen—but it’s not laziness. Teams are pacing moves around the Olympic break, timing, and salaries carefully.

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NHL News
/ 4 months ago

Maple Leafs’ Fork in the Road: Playoffs Now or Rebuild?

Maple Leafs caught between playoff push and long-term plan—GM Treliving’s tough midseason choices could shape the next decade.

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NHL News
/ 4 months ago

Mental Mistakes? Maple Leafs Must Escape First-Period Slumps

Early mistakes are a mental grind for the Maple Leafs — Berube says the fix is simple: focus, patience, and a...

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Vancouver Canucks
/ 4 months ago

Canucks Can’t Rebuild by Trading Every Veteran on the Team

Are the Canucks too quick to trade veterans—when Tyler Myers might be exactly what this season still needs?

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