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
/ 2 years ago

3 Reasons the Jets Are the Best Team in the NHL

The Winnipeg Jets are the best team right now in the NHL. What three reasons make them so successful this season?

By Old Prof
Arizona Coyotes
/ 2 years ago

Five Fascinating Facts About Cujo (Curtis Joseph)

Although Curtis Cujo Joseph isn't in the Hockey Hall of Fame, he should be. How did his goalie play help him...

By Old Prof
Montreal Canadiens
/ 2 years ago

Is Carey Price About to Be Traded by the Canadiens?

The rise in the NHL salary cap helps teams, but hurts others. Could the Montréal Canadiens contract with Carrie Price help...

By Old Prof
Colorado Avalanche
/ 2 years ago

NHL Trade Talk Morning Roundup: Jets, Oilers & Senators

NHL Trade Talk Morning Roundup (Feb 8), Jets win eighth in a row, Oilers lose to the Avalanche, Senators Shane Pinto...

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Calgary Flames
/ 2 years ago

NHL Trade Talk Recap: Isles, Leafs, Canucks, Canes & Avs

NHL Trade Talk Recap Feb. 7: Islanders trading Dobson, Maple Leafs after a center, Canucks Pettersson with yips?, Canes and Avs...

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Carolina Hurricanes
/ 2 years ago

Who Won the Rantanen for Necas Trade So Far?

In the trade between the Colorado Avalanche and Carolina Hurricanes, where Martin Necas moved for Mikko Rantanen, who's won the trade...

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NHL News
/ 2 years ago

Host Says Elias Pettersson Not Injured, Has Theory on Struggles

There are many theories about why the Canucks Elias Pettersson is not playing well. What's the most recent? Can he overcome...

By Old Prof
Calgary Flames
/ 2 years ago

NHL Trade Talk Morning Roundup: Leafs, Flames & Canucks

NHL Trade Talk Morning Roundup (Feb 7), Maple Leafs Stolarz leads team to win, Flames lose to Avalanche, Canucks win with...

By Old Prof
Calgary Flames
/ 2 years ago

NHL Trade Talk Recap: Lightning, Oilers & Maple Leafs

NHL Trade Talk Recap Feb. 6: Lightning after both defensive and offensive help, Oilers Emberson extension, Maple Leafs want Brayden Schenn?...

By Old Prof
Chicago Blackhawks
/ 2 years ago

Connor Bedard Claps Back at Analysts’ Criticism of His “Soft” Play

Connor Bedard is star, but analysts like Mark Messier and Paul Bissonnette aren't letting him off the hook for his soft...

By Old Prof
Edmonton Oilers
/ 2 years ago

The Hidden and Unspoken Impacts of the 4 Nations Face-Off

The 4 Nations Face-off will change the 2024–25 NHL regular season. What differences will the season see because the schedule is...

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NHL News
/ 2 years ago

Huge Stolarz News: Kraken vs Maple Leafs Game Preview

Huge news for the Toronto Maple Leafs game against the Seattle Kraken. Anthony Stolarz is back. Can he reprise his early...

By Old Prof
Chicago Blackhawks
/ 2 years ago

NHL Trade Talk Morning Roundup: Canadiens, Oilers & Penguins

NHL Trade Talk Morning Roundup (Feb 6), Canadiens lose to Kings in back-to-back, Oilers beat Blackhawks in OT, Sidney Crosby injured

By Old Prof
Buffalo Sabres
/ 2 years ago

NHL Trade Talk Recap: Canucks, Oilers, Maple Leafs, Sabres

NHL Trade Talk Recap Feb. 5: Canucks extend Pettersson, Oilers Bouchard's solid play, Leafs, Habs, teams calling Sabres about Dylan Cozens.

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NHL News
/ 2 years ago

Insider Hints It’s Fish or Cut Bait for Pettersson and the Canucks

After the Vancouver Canucks traded JT Miller, is there more pressure on the team? Who needs to step up for the...

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Montreal Canadiens
/ 2 years ago

Canadiens News & Rumors: Montembeault, Armia & Evans

Last night, the Montréal Canadiens finally won a game. How did they beat the San Jose Sharks? Who led the Canadiens...

By Old Prof
Carolina Hurricanes
/ 2 years ago

Winnipeg Jets News & Rumors: Comrie, Niederreiter & Pionk

Last night, the Winnipeg Jets shut out the Carolina Hurricanes 3–0. Who played key roles in the win? Are the Jets...

By Old Prof
Carolina Hurricanes
/ 2 years ago

NHL Trade Talk Morning Roundup: Oilers, Jets & Canucks

NHL Trade Talk Morning Roundup (Feb 5), Oilers beat Blues in OT, Jets shut out Hurricanes, and Canucks shut out Avalanche....

By Old Prof
Calgary Flames
/ 2 years ago

Maple Leafs Quick Hits & Flames Game Preview

Tonight the Toronto Maple Leafs roll into Calgary to play the Flames. Who will be out for the Maple leafs? Can...

By Old Prof
NHL News
/ 2 years ago

Is the Maple Leafs’ Season Mostly Smoke and Mirrors?

Today a hockey writer suggested that the Toronto Maple Leafs would be better off if they missed the playoffs. Could he...

By Old Prof