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
/ 1 year ago

NHL Trade Talk Recap: Flames, Canucks, Sens, Preds & Leafs

NHL Trade Talk Recap Feb. 2: Flames to keep key players, will Canucks extend new players, will Preds buy at the...

By Old Prof
Featured
/ 1 year ago

Jets Quick Hits: Morrissey, Perfetti, Samberg & Scheifele

Last night, the Winnipeg Jets won their sixth game in a row by beating the Washington Capitals in overtime. Who played...

By Old Prof
Featured
/ 1 year ago

Maple Leafs Quick Hits: Nylander, Matthews & Marner Set Records

As the elite players from the Toronto Maple Leafs play more seasons, they're going to set more franchise records. What did...

By Old Prof
NHL News
/ 1 year ago

With Miller Gone, It’s Time for Pettersson to Step Up for Canucks

The Vancouver Canucks tried to clean up the mess by moving J.T. Miller. Now, the question is whether Elias Pettersson can...

By Old Prof
Minnesota Wild
/ 1 year ago

Three Takeaways as the Senators Dominate the Wild 6-0

Last night the Ottawa Senators beat the Minnesota Wild 6–0. How have the Senators become a playoff team this season? Who's...

By Old Prof
Edmonton Oilers
/ 1 year ago

NHL Trade Talk Morning Roundup: Jets, Sens, Leafs & Oilers

NHL Trade Talk Morning Roundup (Feb 2), Jets beat Capitals in OT, Senators dominate the Wild, Leafs beat Oilers in great...

By Old Prof
Dallas Stars
/ 1 year ago

NHL Trade Talk Recap: Canucks, Stars, Rangers & Leafs

NHL Trade Talk Recap Feb. 1: Canucks make another trade, Rangers improve by adding Miller, Stars trade picks for players, Leafs...

By Old Prof
Edmonton Oilers
/ 1 year ago

Can the Oilers Take Advantage of the Maple Leafs Tonight?

Tonight, the Edmonton Oilers play the Toronto Maple Leafs on home ice. The Oilers should beat the Maple Leafs. But can...

By Old Prof
New York Rangers
/ 1 year ago

What Will J.T. Miller Bring to the New York Rangers?

New York Rangers made a key move when they traded for JT Miller. What will Miller bring to his new team?...

By Old Prof
Colorado Avalanche
/ 1 year ago

Who Are the NHL’s Top-Five Forwards Right Now (2024-25)?

Yesterday, the NHL listed the top five NHL forwards for fantasy hockey. In an analysis, was anyone left off the list...

By Old Prof
Edmonton Oilers
/ 1 year ago

NHL Trade Talk Morning Roundup: Canucks, Leafs, Oilers

NHL Trade Talk Morning Roundup (Feb 1), Canucks have busy day in trades, Maple Leafs John Tavares returning, can Oilers stay...

By Old Prof
Boston Bruins
/ 1 year ago

NHL Trade Talk Recap: Canucks, Rangers, Flames, Oilers, Maple Leafs

NHL Trade Talk Recap Jan. 31: Canucks trade Miller, Flames Kuzmenko trade grade, Oilers Salary Cap Space, Maple Leafs Matthews Team...

By Old Prof
New York Rangers
/ 1 year ago

Grading the Canucks J.T. Miller Trade: A Big Rangers’ Win

Tonight, the New York Rangers got JT Miller from the Vancouver Canucks. Why did the Rangers win the trade? What happens...

By Old Prof
Edmonton Oilers
/ 1 year ago

Edmonton Oilers Quick Hits: Klingberg, Ekholm and Skinner

Last night, the Edmonton Oilers lost of the Detroit Red Wings. How did Jeff Skinner stand out? How did John Klingberg...

By Old Prof
NHL News
/ 1 year ago

Senators News & Rumors: Forsberg, Chabot, and Sanderson

Last night, although Alex Ovechkin got a goal closer to Wayne Gretzky's record, the Ottawa Senators came back to beat the...

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Minnesota Wild
/ 1 year ago

NHL Trade Talk Daily News: Golden Knights Sign Saad, Plus Leafs and Habs

NHL Trade Talk Daily News: Brandon Saad is going to the Vegas Golden Knights, plus news on Fleury and Matthews.

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Calgary Flames
/ 1 year ago

NHL Trade Talk Morning Roundup: Canadiens, Flames, Senators

NHL Trade Talk Morning Roundup (Jan 31), Canadiens lose to Marc-Andre Fleury, Flames trade Kuzmeno, Senators beat Capitals in OT

By Old Prof
Calgary Flames
/ 1 year ago

NHL Trade Talk Recap: Flames, Flyers Make Trade, Plus Leafs & Canucks Talk

NHL Trade Talk Recap Jan. 30: Maple Leafs and Canucks could trade, a leak about Miller and Pettersson, Flames and Flyers...

By Old Prof
Featured
/ 1 year ago

If the Maple Leafs Can’t Score, What’s Down the Road?

Last night, the Toronto Maple Leafs had all sorts of chances, but couldn't score. If they can't convert, what thoughts are...

By Old Prof
Minnesota Wild
/ 1 year ago

NHL Trade Talk Daily News: Wild & Canucks, Hughes and Fleury

NHL Trade Talk Daily News: Marc-Andre Fleury gets final start in Montreal; Quinn Hughes is leading his Canucks towards playoffs.

By Old Prof