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 years ago

Canadiens News & Rumors: Laine, Hage & Roy

In the edition of Montréal Canadiens News & Rumors, how is Patrick Laine doing in the 4 Nations? In the minors,...

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Edmonton Oilers
/ 2 years ago

McDavid Needs a Little More Help from Team Canada

In last night's 4 Nations, Connor McDavid scored Team Canada's only goal. Can Canada come back to win it all? Is...

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NHL News
/ 2 years ago

Connor Hellebuyck: Quietly Amazing for Team USA

Although he's not getting much ink in the media, Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck is leading Team USA to victories. Is...

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NHL News
/ 2 years ago

Senators News & Rumors: Ullmark, Tkachuk & Yakemchuk

How are Ottawa Senators playing players doing at the 4 Nations Face-Off? Is Carter Yakemchuk destined to become a solid D-man...

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Detroit Red Wings
/ 2 years ago

NHL Trade Talk Morning Roundup: Lightning, Sharks & Maple Leafs

NHL Trade Talk Morning Roundup (Feb 16), Guentzel scores twice for Team USA, Granlund’s overtime goal leads Finland, Nylander frustrated

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Calgary Flames
/ 2 years ago

NHL Trade Talk Recap: Flames, Maple Leafs, Oilers, Blackhawks

NHL Trade Talk Feb. 15: Flames prospects growing, Steeves and Robertson could move, Oilers and Patrick Kane, Seth Jones trade chances

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NHL News
/ 2 years ago

Will Maple Leafs Steeves & Robertson Be on the Move?

As the trade deadline nears, are two Toronto Maple Leafs young players destined to move? Will Robertson and Steeves remain with...

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Calgary Flames
/ 2 years ago

Flames Prospect’s Quick Hits: Honzek, Gridin & Parekh

The Calgary Flames have a solid prospect or two in the organization. How are these three key prospects doing in their...

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Boston Bruins
/ 2 years ago

NHL Trade Talk Morning Roundup: Canucks, Maple Leafs & Avs

NHL Trade Talk Morning Roundup (Feb 15), Lankinen starts for Finland in goal, Matthews success a decade ago, Makar might not...

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Boston Bruins
/ 2 years ago

NHL Trade Talk Recap: Maple Leafs, Oilers, Predators

NHL Trade Talk Feb. 14: Marner speculation to Chicago, Oilers might like Predators McCarron, plus Berube and Maple Leafs postseason.

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Boston Bruins
/ 2 years ago

Are Sam Bennett and Brad Marchand Suddenly Fast Friends?

Now that they are teammates on Team Canada, have Sam Bennett and Brad Marchand suddenly become fast friends?

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NHL News
/ 2 years ago

Did Berube Get It Right for the Maple Leafs?

Over the past seasons, the Toronto Maple Leafs have had great regular seasons and lost in the playoffs. Did Berube get...

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NHL News
/ 2 years ago

NHL Trade Talk Morning Roundup: Canucks, Senators & Maple Leafs

NHL Trade Talk Morning Roundup (Feb 14), Lankinen starter for Team Finland, Brady Tkachuk scores two, can William Nylander lead Sweden

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Edmonton Oilers
/ 2 years ago

NHL Trade Talk Recap: Isles, Canucks, Maple Leafs & Jets

NHL Trade Talk Feb. 13: Islanders Dobson trade rumors, Canucks rumors, Maple Leafs Marner's confidence, Jets' Helebuyck wins for Team USA

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NHL News
/ 2 years ago

Jets News & Rumors: Hellebuyck, Yager & Trade Deadline

Winnipeg Jets Connor Hellebuyck starts for Team USA in the 4 Nations Face-Off. Will the Jets seek more depth before the...

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NHL News
/ 2 years ago

Canucks News & Rumors: Lankinen, Palmieri & Allvin

Vancouver Canucks goalie Kevin Lankinen is playing with Team Finland in the 4 Nations Face-Off. Will he see some sometime in...

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NHL News
/ 2 years ago

Marner Has Maple Leafs Fans Dreaming of the Playoffs

Will last night's overtime game winner propel Mitch Marner to playoff success for the Toronto Maple Leafs? Can Marner's confidence transfer?

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Edmonton Oilers
/ 2 years ago

NHL Trade Talk Morning Roundup: Maple Leafs, Penguins & Oilers

NHL Trade Talk Morning Roundup (Feb 13), Maple Leafs Marner scores OT winner, Penguins Crosby leads team to a win, Oilers...

By Old Prof
Carolina Hurricanes
/ 2 years ago

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

NHL Trade Talk Feb. 12: Team Canada wins in OT, Oilers goalie needs, Laine talks 4 Nations, and Dustin Wolf Calder...

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NHL News
/ 2 years ago

Are Stolarz & Woll the NHL’s Best One-Two Goalie Punch

Good news for the Maple Leafs. Anthony Stolarz returned and looked great. Are Stolz and Joseph Woll the best 1-2 goalie...

By Old Prof