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

Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 4 months ago

One Quiet Loss, a Season-Altering Reality for the Maple Leafs

If the season is slipping, are the Toronto Maple Leafs ready for the uncomfortable shift from contenders to sellers?

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Featured
/ 4 months ago

No Slowing Down for Sidney Crosby: He’s Outlasting NHL Systems

Sidney Crosby isn’t slowing down. At 36, he’s still dominating, scoring, and making NHL defences look every bit like his victim.

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Calgary Flames
/ 4 months ago

Same Numbers, Wrong Timeline: Faulk–Andersson Trade Value

Justin Faulk or Rasmus Andersson—same stats, different futures. Can Faulk fetch Andersson-level value, or is St. Louis dreaming?

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Ottawa Senators
/ 4 months ago

Why the Senators Are Always One Trade Away from Regret

Ottawa keeps trading stars before their window opens. Will Mark Stone’s dominance remind fans of what the Senators keep letting slip?

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Calgary Flames
/ 4 months ago

Nazem Kadri Isn’t the Problem, But He’s On the Clock

Nazem Kadri isn’t the problem in Calgary. The timing might be. So is now the moment the Flames finally move him?

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Edmonton Oilers
/ 4 months ago

Knoblauch Not Surprised: Draisaitl Does This Every Time

Can Leon Draisaitl shake off his time away and make the Capitals regret underestimating him? The Oilers are banking on it...

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Featured
/ 4 months ago

Craig Berube’s Message and His Decisions Didn’t Match

Craig Berube called for higher standards, but three curious bench decisions left the Leafs’ push against Vegas flat and puzzling.

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Chicago Blackhawks
/ 4 months ago

Why Maple Leafs’ Marner ≠ Blackkawks’ Toews — and Never Will

Is it fair to compare Marner’s Toronto return to Toews in Chicago—or are fans being asked to forget how different those...

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Featured
/ 4 months ago

Pettersson Leave the Canucks? In What World Does That Make Sense?

Would the Canucks truly trade Elias Pettersson, or is he still the keystone of a rebuild that’s just getting started?

By Old Prof
Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 4 months ago

Who on the Maple Leafs Really Cares If Marner’s Returning?

Why all the fuss over Marner returning to Toronto? The Maple Leafs are more worried about playoff points matter more than...

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Calgary Flames
/ 4 months ago

Fight at Practice Suggests Calgary Flames Finding Their Edge

Two Flames teammates went at it in practice — a scuffle Huska loves. Does this spark mean Calgary’s edge is finally...

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Winnipeg Jets
/ 4 months ago

Desperation and Deals: The Jets’ Path to the Playoffs

Can the Winnipeg Jets keep the belief alive and use smart trades to turn a late-season push into a real playoff...

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Montreal Canadiens
/ 4 months ago

Canadiens Want to Shake Things Up, but What Trade’s Smart?

Stu Cowan breaks down the Canadiens' trade deadline needs: a top-six winger, veteran moves, and smart trades without risking their rebuild.

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Montreal Canadiens
/ 4 months ago

Why Canadiens Aren’t Putting Juraj Slafkovsky on the Trade Block

Is Juraj Slafkovský arriving yet—or is Montreal quietly steering his development in a way that changes the conversation entirely?

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Winnipeg Jets
/ 4 months ago

The Awkward Truth About Jonathan Toews and the Jets

Is Jonathan Toews a heart-over-head decision for the Jets, or does Winnipeg eventually have to treat him like a deadline rental?

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Featured
/ 4 months ago

The Quinn Hughes Trade and the Canucks New Future

Quinn Hughes’ trade to the Wild wasn’t just a roster swap — it marked a watershed for the Vancouver Canucks’ identity...

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Montreal Canadiens
/ 4 months ago

Lineup Chaos Means Laine’s Canadiens Future Up in the Air

Will Patrik Laine ever suit up again for the Canadiens? Depth, chemistry, and a long injury layoff make his future in...

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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 4 months ago

Maple Leafs: What If Marner Agreed to the Rantanen Trade?

What if Mikko Rantanen wore a Maple Leafs sweater last season instead of Marner? Would Toronto have been tougher, deeper, closer...

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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 4 months ago

What Hildeby’s Response Makes Us Wonder About Goalie DNA

Goalie fights grab headlines, but Dennis Hildeby’s calm response says more about what really makes a great NHL goaltender.

By Old Prof
Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 4 months ago

Max Domi Has Found His Spot Beside Auston Matthews

Max Domi isn’t forcing it anymore. Next to Auston Matthews on the Maple Leafs top line, he finally looks like he...

By Old Prof