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

Montreal Canadiens
/ 2 weeks ago

Canadiens Off-Season Blueprint: Spend Smart, Don’t Move Core

The Canadiens’ offseason is about balance: add the right pieces now, but avoid short-term moves that could cost the future.

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Edmonton Oilers
/ 2 weeks ago

Darryl Sutter Is Perfect For the Oilers Coaching Death Trap

Doug MacLean backs Darryl Sutter for Edmonton: no-nonsense coaching, clear standards, and a steady hand for a pressure-cooker Oilers team.

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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 2 weeks ago

Gavin McKenna: Is He the Right Player for Toronto’s Pressure?

Toronto pressure, Marner’s exit, Matthews’ focus, Nylander’s ease, and McKenna’s fit—all defining the Maple Leafs’ identity test.

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Edmonton Oilers
/ 2 weeks ago

NHL Trade Talk Recap: Canadiens, Canucks & Oilers Trade Issue?

The Canucks eye Gallagher, Habs circle McTavish, and Nurse trade talk heats up in a chaotic NHL offseason roundup.

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Carolina Hurricanes
/ 2 weeks ago

Golden Knights’ Huge Game 6: Do They Dare Switch Now?

The Golden Knights face a key Game 6 decision: stick with their starter or risk a goalie change after Carolina’s bold...

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Edmonton Oilers
/ 2 weeks ago

NHL Trade Talk Recap: Maple Leafs, Oilers, McDavid & Kucherov

Kucherov edges McDavid for Hart in tightest vote since 2002, while Oilers coaching search heats up and Pavelski Maple Leafs links...

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Ottawa Senators
/ 2 weeks ago

Jake DeBrusk to the Senators Seems Like a Perfect Move

Jake DeBrusk-to-Ottawa talk: why a playoff-ready Senators team could turn him into a perfect net-front scoring fix.

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Montreal Canadiens
/ 2 weeks ago

Captain to Great Coach: Could Pavelski Win With the Maple Leafs?

Joe Pavelski’s leadership and hockey IQ are undeniable, but would they translate into success behind an NHL bench?

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Edmonton Oilers
/ 2 weeks ago

NHL Trade Talk Recap: Maple Leafs, Canucks, Canadiens & Oilers

A Rielly-Pettersson trade, Demidov contract urgency, and growing Mike Babcock fallout highlight today’s NHL recap.

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Carolina Hurricanes
/ 2 weeks ago

Who’s Going to Win the Conn Smythe Trophy?

Conn Smythe race is taking shape: Marner leads if Vegas rallies, while Carolina's Staal is a workhorse who gains ground if...

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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 2 weeks ago

What If the Maple Leafs and Canucks Dared to Think Really Big?

Could Morgan Rielly for Elias Pettersson actually work? A proposed Maple Leafs-Canucks trade shakes up both rosters in a big way.

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Edmonton Oilers
/ 2 weeks ago

NHL Trade Talk Recap: Maple Leafs, Canucks & Oilers Big Surprise

The Maple Leafs trade talk, Canucks rumours, and Oilers pivot to Babcock headline a wild NHL news recap full of bold...

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Edmonton Oilers
/ 2 weeks ago

The Oilers May Make Their Biggest Gamble Yet

Elliotte Friedman sees the Oilers’ Mike Babcock pursuit as a risky gamble driven more by urgency than confidence.

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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 2 weeks ago

The Trade Idea That Forces a Maple Leafs Double Take

A bold Facebook idea has the Maple Leafs flipping Matthews Knies to Chicago in a blockbuster draft deal worth exploring.

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Edmonton Oilers
/ 2 weeks ago

NHL Trade Talk Recap: Oilers, Kings, Canadiens & Strange News

Oilers coaching rumors, Kings go win-now with Laviolette, and Montreal’s rebuild may be ahead of schedule in a busy NHL day.

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NHL News
/ 2 weeks ago

Carter Hart & Team Canada Probably Won’t Be a Thing

Carter Hart’s NHL future might be fine—but a Team Canada jersey may already be out of reach for reasons beyond hockey...

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Montreal Canadiens
/ 2 weeks ago

The Canadiens’ Rebuild Has Hit a Strange Turning Point

The Canadiens may be ahead of schedule, but the real test is whether Montreal can sustain progress without rushing the rebuild.

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Edmonton Oilers
/ 3 weeks ago

NHL Trade Talk Recap: Maple Leafs, Oilers & Golden Knights Survive

Pavelski enters the Maple Leafs’ coaching search, McDavid ties Gretzky, and Marner’s historic hat trick fuels Stanley Cup chaos.

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NHL News
/ 3 weeks ago

For One Moment, Tortorella Stopped Talking Like a Coach

Tortorella was classic Torts—blunt, honest, and fix-focused—but a rare moment showed the human side behind the coach.

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Edmonton Oilers
/ 3 weeks ago

The Oilers Shot Themselves in the Foot Yet Again

The Oilers coaching chaos exposes a harsh NHL truth: contracts, firings, and “do-overs” never work the way fans think they should.

By Old Prof