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

Edmonton Oilers
/ 4 months ago

Kris Russell and Chris Tanev: Blue Line Warriors of the NHL

Playing defence breaks bodies and ends careers. Kris Russell and Chris Tanev lived the grind and paid a price every game....

By Old Prof
Featured
/ 4 months ago

Why the Canadiens’ Top Line Has to Get Moving

Playoff hockey in January means no room to breathe. Why the Canadiens’ top line has to force the game open.

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Edmonton Oilers
/ 4 months ago

Jack Roslovic Has the Oilers Big Guys’ Backs

Jack Roslovic missed the start of the season—but now he’s become one of the Edmonton Oilers’ most important pieces.

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NHL News
/ 4 months ago

Mr. Perfect Between the Pipes: Lankinen Steals One in Seattle

The Vancouver Canucks didn’t dominate in Seattle—but Kevin Lankinen did. Some nights, your goalie doesn’t just help. He decides.

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Detroit Red Wings
/ 5 months ago

Whatever Happened to ex-Maple Leafs Blueliner Justin Holl?

Justin Holl wasn’t perfect in Toronto — but was he really the problem fans made him out to be? Where did...

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Featured
/ 5 months ago

The Anthony Stolarz Situation Is Getting Strange

What’s really going on with Anthony Stolarz—and why are the Toronto Maple Leafs being more guarded than ever?

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Detroit Red Wings
/ 5 months ago

A Matthews-to-Detroit Trade Would Be Silly Season

A hypothetical Auston Matthews-to-Detroit trade proposed — sounds big, but once you slow it down, it makes very little sense at...

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NHL News
/ 5 months ago

Coach Shows Respect by Reaching Out to Debunk False Rumour

One quiet call. One show of respect. How DeBoer helped ease the pressure on Berube when rumours started to swirl.

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Featured
/ 5 months ago

What Are the Canadiens’ Top Three Blueliners Becoming?

The Montreal Canadiens’ defence is full of contrasts. Hutson, Dobson, and Matheson all shape up as the real backbone of the...

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NHL News
/ 5 months ago

Big Update: Macklin Celebrini an Olympic “Lock” for Team Canada

Macklin Celebrini isn’t asking for a Team Canada Olympic spot. He’s playing his way into the conversation anyway.

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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 5 months ago

Berube’s Choices : Stolarz Injured, But What’s Up with Cowan?

Not much relief in the Maple Leafs’ injury update: Stolarz remains out. Cowan is a healthy scratch again, and Berube sticks...

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Featured
/ 5 months ago

The Danault Habs’ Trade Conspiracy? Probably Not, But Good Fun

Did Phillip Danault plan his own Canadiens saga? Probably not — but this perfect rebuild-and-return story is fun to imagine.

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Featured
/ 5 months ago

Maple Leafs Trade Auston Matthews; What Problems Get Fixed?

Trading Auston Matthews might feel like action, but does it actually solve the Leafs’ real problems? Here’s the deeper look.

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Edmonton Oilers
/ 5 months ago

3 Reasons the Oilers’ Scoring Is Actually Sustainable

McDavid and Draisaitl feel unsustainable over the course of the regular season. Why do the stats tell a different, steadier story?

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Featured
/ 5 months ago

For Maple Leafs Fans, It’s All Kyle Dubas’ Fault

Why do Maple Leafs fans always look backward, blaming past moves on Kyle Dubas, when the team struggles today? Is it...

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Featured
/ 5 months ago

The Embarrassing Lack of Logic in a Canucks’ Tank

If the Vancouver Canucks choose to lose on purpose, what happens to the habits they’re teaching along the way?

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Featured
/ 5 months ago

Marie-Pierre Danault Is Happy for the Canadiens’ Trade, But Why?

This NHL trade wasn’t only about hockey—but about bringing a family home, letting kids grow up in Quebec, and getting it...

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Featured
/ 5 months ago

Whatever Happened to ex-Maple Leafs’ Prospect Jeremy Bracco?

Whatever happened to Jeremy Bracco—and what does his winding career tell us about how hard it really is to make the...

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Edmonton Oilers
/ 5 months ago

The Two Most Ignorant Things Hockey Fans Say

Hockey fans can be sharp—but sometimes they get it wildly wrong. Two comments that show just how little context some folks...

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Vancouver Canucks
/ 5 months ago

The Canucks’ Hybrid Rebuild, and What It Really Means

Canucks GM Patrik Allvin calls it a ‘hybrid rebuild’—developing young talent while trying to stay competitive. But what does it really...

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