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

Game 6 Tough Pill, But Not Close to the Ending

Game 6 hurt for Montreal, but nothing about it feels finished. A tight series now shifts to a Game 7 that...

By Old Prof
Vancouver Canucks
/ 2 weeks ago

Ryan Johnson Should Be the Canucks’ Next GM

Ryan Johnson isn’t the flashy GM pick. But he's a homegrown Canuck who could bring structure, continuity, and a steadier path...

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Anaheim Ducks
/ 2 weeks ago

NHL Trade Talk Recap: Oilers, Lightning, Maple Leafs & Ducks

Oilers face coaching questions, Matthews chatter grows in Toronto, and LaCombe’s breakout leaves Edmonton with a painful “what if.”

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Calgary Flames
/ 2 weeks ago

When Edmonton “Won” the Lucic–Neal Deal… Until It Didn’t

A quick look back at the Neal–Lucic trade and why the early win for Edmonton turned into a much messier long-term...

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Edmonton Oilers
/ 2 weeks ago

Something Didn’t Feel Right with the Oilers This Season

A season of elite stars, familiar issues, and growing pressure in Edmonton — and the real problem still isn’t where most...

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NHL News
/ 2 weeks ago

Matthews and the Big Question No One Wants to Ask

Matthews chatter won’t go away in Toronto — injuries, rumours, and silence are feeding a bigger Leafs question about direction and...

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Montreal Canadiens
/ 2 weeks ago

The Canucks Player No One Expected to Be Important Right Now

Canucks fans are eyeing Marco Rossi’s rise — is he quietly becoming Vancouver’s version of Nick Suzuki? Big upside debate brewing.

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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 2 weeks ago

NHL Trade Talk Readers Speak: Maple Leafs Quick Thoughts

Maple Leafs fans weigh in on Matthews, Knies, and Rielly — plus what really went wrong this offseason. Reader takes +...

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Carolina Hurricanes
/ 2 weeks ago

NHL Trade Talk Recap: Canadiens, Hurricanes, Flyers & Gallagher

Dobes steadies Montreal, Hurricanes–Flyers might be a goalie duel, and Gallagher sparks a Habs win on a night defined by small...

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Montreal Canadiens
/ 2 weeks ago

The Calm Behind Montreal’s Surprising Stability in Net

Dobes’ calm in net is changing how Montreal defends, and Guhle says it’s making the whole team play with more confidence.

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Carolina Hurricanes
/ 2 weeks ago

One Tussle the Hurricanes and Flyers Can’t Ignore

Andersen vs Vladar in Game 2: two hot goalies, one series, and a battle that might come down to whoever cracks...

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Edmonton Oilers
/ 2 weeks ago

The Oilers’ Hopes Rest on Its Two Best Players

McDavid isn’t 100%, but the Oilers are still leaning on their stars—can the Draisaitl-McDavid pairing drag Edmonton to a Game 7...

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Montreal Canadiens
/ 2 weeks ago

2 Positives & 2 Negatives in Canadiens 3-2 Win Over the Lightning

Gallagher sparks the Canadiens, Dobes holds firm, but can Montreal’s top line finally show up before Game 6 decides everything?

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Edmonton Oilers
/ 2 weeks ago

NHL Trade Talk Recap: Oilers, Maple Leafs & a Time Machine

Bouchard’s stellar playmaking, Maple Leafs stars call out roster gaps, and McDavid powers through injury in a gutsy Oilers win.

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Calgary Flames
/ 2 weeks ago

Canadian Teams Daily Rumours: Maple Leafs, Canadiens & Flames

Robertson’s future in Toronto is uncertain, Dobson’s status is up in the air, and the Flames eye big offseason moves.

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Edmonton Oilers
/ 2 weeks ago

Bouchard’s Small Details Keep Showing Up in the Oilers’ Game

Evan Bouchard doesn’t play a safe game, but the Oilers are learning they may not be able to win without exactly...

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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 2 weeks ago

What If Auston Matthews Has Never Really Played His Own Game

Is Matthews simply following orders in Toronto—or is he being shaped in a way that limits what he could truly become?

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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 2 weeks ago

This Is a Message the Maple Leafs Don’t Dare Ignore

Matthews and Nylander send a blunt message to Leafs management—and what comes next could define the future of this core.

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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 2 weeks ago

Cassidy’s “Canadian Cup” Line Gets People Talking

Cassidy’s “Canada Cup” comment adds Leafs noise, but does it actually signal interest—or is Toronto just hearing what it always expects?

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Edmonton Oilers
/ 2 weeks ago

NHL Trade Talk Recap: Oilers, Maple Leafs & Which for Cassidy?

Oilers stay alive behind McDavid and Draisaitl, Robertson pushes for more in Toronto, and Cassidy’s Canada fit sparks debate.

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