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

Featured
/ 6 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
/ 6 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
/ 6 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
/ 6 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
/ 6 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
/ 6 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
/ 6 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
/ 6 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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Calgary Flames
/ 6 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
/ 6 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...

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Featured
/ 6 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?

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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 6 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...

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Featured
/ 6 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
/ 6 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
/ 6 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.

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Ottawa Senators
/ 6 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?

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Featured
/ 6 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
/ 6 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
/ 6 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
/ 6 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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