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

NHL News
/ 2 years ago

Make No Mistake, Canucks Will Trade Miller Before Pettersson

When push comes to shove, the Vancouver Canucks will trade J.T. Miller before they'll trade Elias Pettersson. Why is that the...

By Old Prof
Carolina Hurricanes
/ 2 years ago

NHL Trade Talk Recap: Avs, Maple Leafs, Jets & Hurricanes

NHL Trade Talk Recap Jan. 27: Avalanche make business first choice, is Leafs Marner different, are Jets after Nelson, Canes now...

By Old Prof
New York Islanders
/ 2 years ago

Do Winnipeg Jets and Brock Nelson Trade Rumors Make Sense?

NHL Trade Talk Daily Rumors Wrap-Up: Are Jets a possible landing spot for Brock Nelson, and would he waive his no-trade...

By Old Prof
Edmonton Oilers
/ 2 years ago

NHL Trade Talk Daily News: Sens, Canucks & Oilers

NHL Trade Talk Daily News: Josh Norris returned for Senators, Myers will and Joshua could play, McDavid returns from suspension tonight

By Old Prof
Calgary Flames
/ 2 years ago

NHL Trade Talk Morning Roundup: Jets, Senators, Avalanche, Rangers

NHL Trade Talk Morning Roundup (Jan 27), Jets win for Comrie, Senators win back-to-backs, Avalanche stop Rangers 10-game streak

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Buffalo Sabres
/ 2 years ago

NHL Trade Talk Recap: Oilers, Maple Leafs, Hawks, Sabres & Avs

NHL Trade Talk Recap Jan. 26: Oilers Klingberg impact, Leafs Rielly struggles, Hawks after Rantanen, Sabres after Pettersson, Avs not done.

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Edmonton Oilers
/ 2 years ago

5 Fascinating Facts About Oilers’ Head Coach Kris Knoblauch

Edmonton Oilers Kris Knoblauch just had his one-year anniversary as head coach. What are five interesting things about the Oilers Knoblauch?

By Old Prof
NHL News
/ 2 years ago

Quillan’s Maple Leafs’ Debut Was a Whole Family’s Moment

Jacob Quillan's Toronto Maple Leafs debut last night was more than his first game. It was his entire family's moment to...

By Old Prof
Calgary Flames
/ 2 years ago

NHL Trade Talk Morning Roundup: Canadiens, Flames & Canucks

NHL Trade Talk Morning Roundup (Jan 26), Canadiens Dobes finally loses in OT, Flames stay hot against Wild, Canucks stop Capitals...

By Old Prof
Boston Bruins
/ 2 years ago

NHL Trade Talk Recap: Wings, Avs, Canes, Oilers, Maple Leafs

NHL Trade Talk Recap Jan. 25: Wings looking to trade, Avs didn't meet Rantanen's demands, Oilers set market, would Bruins trade...

By Old Prof
Colorado Avalanche
/ 2 years ago

The Bittersweet Need by Avalanche to Trade Mikko Rantanen

Last night, the Colorado Avalanche traded Miko Rantanen. Although the move was necessary, it was bittersweet. What did the Avs win...

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Boston Bruins
/ 2 years ago

True Or False: Marchand to Maple Leafs Would Be Mind-Boggling?

The Boston Bruins Brad Marchand is on an expiring contract. If the Bruins don't make the playoffs, would Marchand play for...

By Old Prof
NHL News
/ 2 years ago

The Canadiens’ Surprising Push Toward the Playoffs

The Montreal Canadiens have made a surprising push toward the playoffs. What has the team done to pull them out of...

By Old Prof
Carolina Hurricanes
/ 2 years ago

NHL Trade Talk Morning Roundup: Jets, Leafs, Hawks, Canes & Avs

NHL Trade Talk Morning Roundup (Jan 25), Jets beat Utah, Leafs Knies is out, Quillan debuts, Hall's potential with the Hurricanes.

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Boston Bruins
/ 2 years ago

NHL Trade Talk Recap: Bruins, Jets, Canucks, Hurricanes, Avs

NHL Trade Talk Recap Jan. 24: might Bruins move Marchand, Toews tells Jets not yet, Canucks and leadership issues, Canes swing...

By Old Prof
Carolina Hurricanes
/ 2 years ago

Rantanen Traded to Carolina in Blockbuster Three-Way Deal

While the details are scarce, the word is that the Avalanche moved Mikko Rantanen to the Hurricanes for Martin Necas and...

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Colorado Avalanche
/ 2 years ago

Fact of Fiction: McDavid or MacKinnon Will Win the Art Ross Trophy

When this seasons Art Ross Trophy is awarded, will Connor McDavid or Nathan MacKinnon be the winner? What's the case for...

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NHL News
/ 2 years ago

The Canucks Are Imploding: Is Tocchet on the Hot Seat?

The Vancouver Canucks seem to be imploding, and it's a leadership issue. Could Rick Tocchet's job be on the line?

By Old Prof
Edmonton Oilers
/ 2 years ago

Leon Draisaitl Is Cementing Himself in Oilers’ Franchise History

How good is the Edmonton Oilers Leon Draisaitl? He's quickly cementing himself in Oilers history. What records has he broken and...

By Old Prof
Buffalo Sabres
/ 2 years ago

NHL Trade Talk Morning Roundup: Flames, Oilers, Canucks & Caps

NHL Trade Talk Morning Roundup (Jan 24), Flames stay in playoff hunt, Oilers beat the Canucks, Capitals win and Ovechkin scores...

By Old Prof