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

Calgary Flames
/ 5 months ago

Edmonton Oilers Quick Hits: McDavid, Draisaitl & Standings Jump

McDavid and Draisaitl dominated as the Oilers ran over the Flames. Edmonton’s back in control—are they here to stay?

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Featured
/ 5 months ago

Keefe vs. Berube: Who Was the Maple Leafs’ Better Coach?

Craig Berube motivates, Sheldon Keefe managed. What kind of coach can get the Maple Leafs through the regular season to the...

By Old Prof
Featured
/ 5 months ago

Two Jobs, One Mic: Rick Tocchet and the Cost of Being Honest

Is Rick Tocchet fighting the media, or protecting his room when star questions start to overwhelm the real work of coaching?

By Old Prof
Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 5 months ago

A Matthew Knies Remark Now Raising Questions with the Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs’ quiet words say more than stats: Matthew Knies hints at cracks, chemistry gaps, and a team drifting toward dangerous...

By Old Prof
Featured
/ 5 months ago

Maple Leafs Lowest Hanging Fruit Had to Fall: Now What?

Did the Maple Leafs really fix anything by firing Marc Savard—or was he just the easiest move after a brutal road...

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NHL News
/ 5 months ago

Did the Maple Leafs Really Miss Out on a Game-Changing Winger?

Did the Toronto Maple Leafs really miss Mason Marchment—or is Bobby McMann the smarter, cheaper option for the team’s future?

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NHL News
/ 5 months ago

Sidney Crosby Beats Mario Lemieux’s Record for Penguins Points

Sidney Crosby ties Mario Lemieux’s Penguins points record with 1,723—another milestone for one of hockey’s all-time greats.

By Old Prof
Ottawa Senators
/ 5 months ago

Is Canucks Kiefer Sherwood Really Worth a First-Round Pick?

Would the Ottawa Senators be smart to spend a first-round pick on Kiefer Sherwood—or is that a price too high?

By Old Prof
Featured
/ 5 months ago

What Comes Next for Brock Boeser in Vancouver?

Can Brock Boeser thrive as the lone veteran on a young, rebuilding Canucks team—or is it time for him to rethink...

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Minnesota Wild
/ 5 months ago

Bill Guerin Is Comfortable — Which Matters as the Wild Consider Big Moves

What makes Bill Guerin such a calm, confident leader for the Wild and Team USA—and how does that impact his teams?

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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 5 months ago

For the Maple Leafs, It’s No Longer If — It’s When on Berube

Is a midseason coaching change really the answer for the Maple Leafs — or just a short-term fix that delays harder...

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Featured
/ 5 months ago

What Happens Now With Winnipeg’s Jonathan Toews?

Jonathan Toews is back in Winnipeg, but is the hometown hero still the player the Jets need — or facing a...

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Featured
/ 5 months ago

Maple Leafs Fans Want Change — But Deep Down, They Know the Truth

Maple Leafs fans want action — a new coach, new lines, new trades. Beneath the noise is a truth: no one...

By Old Prof
NHL News
/ 5 months ago

Demko Shares the Boring Reasons the Canucks Are Winning

Thatcher Demko isn’t buying the Quinn Hughes narrative. Fewer shots, better habits, team-first hockey. Sometimes boring is the right choice.

By Old Prof
NHL News
/ 5 months ago

Canucks Fans Need a Little Patience with Liam Öhgren

New team, fresh start. Liam Öhgren isn’t here to save the Canucks — but he might grow into something useful if...

By Old Prof
Montreal Canadiens
/ 5 months ago

Zachary Bolduc Starting to Make Waves With the Canadiens

Zachary Bolduc is earning trust by showing up tough and fitting in with the Montreal Canadiens’ skill players. How good can...

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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 5 months ago

Berube Is Coaching the Maple Leafs Out of What Makes Them Dangerous

The Toronto Maple Leafs skate hard but play scared. How is low-event hockey holding back Matthews, Nylander, and Tavares this season?

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Edmonton Oilers
/ 5 months ago

No Surprise: Connor McDavid Is Carrying the Oilers Again

Is Connor McDavid single-handedly dragging the Edmonton Oilers back into the Pacific Division race? Can they win the Division?

By Old Prof
Winnipeg Jets
/ 5 months ago

Friedman on the Winnipeg Jets?: They Miss Nikolaj Ehlers

Can the Winnipeg Jets survive this season without a key player like Nik Ehlers? Can other Jets step up to take...

By Old Prof
Featured
/ 5 months ago

Maple Leafs Quick Hits: Injuries, Stecher & Berube on the Hot Seat

Are the Maple Leafs closer to figuring it out—or stuck in that uneasy middle where injuries, depth, and coaching questions are...

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