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

Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 2 years ago

Easton Cowan Has a Great Chance to Make Maple Leafs Roster

Easton Cowan can't play in the AHL because he's too young. Why is he going to make the Toronto Maple Leafs...

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Dallas Stars
/ 2 years ago

A Win/Win Trade Idea: Maple Leafs’ Nick Robertson to the Stars

With Mark Leach coming to the Toronto Maple Leafs as the Director of Scouting, does he know prospects he could get...

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New York Rangers
/ 2 years ago

NHL Trade Talk: Lafreniere & Trouba for Marner & Liljegren

Some trade ideas make a kind of sense. Does the proposed Toronto Maple Leafs and New York Rangers trade help both...

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Edmonton Oilers
/ 2 years ago

Five NHL Stars Who Looked Weird in Other Team’s Uniforms

Some of the greatest of the NHL greats played a few games with other teams. Which players looked strange in other...

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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 2 years ago

Dennis Hildeby: The Maple Leafs’ Rising Star in the Crease

Recently, the Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Dennis Hildeby made the top-20 prospects. What makes him such a good young goalie?

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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 2 years ago

Maple Leafs Philippe Myers: More than Meets the Eye?

When the Toronto Maple Leafs signed Philippe Myers, was he only blue line insurance? Or is there more than meets the...

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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 2 years ago

Tanev Family Excited to See Chris Wearing Maple Leafs Uniform

Although not everyone wants to play for the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Tanev family differs. How do they feel about Chris...

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New Jersey Devils
/ 2 years ago

Sheldon Keefe: Preparing to Coach in the “Real” NHL

Sheldon Keefe has moved on from the Toronto Maple Leafs to the New Jersey Devils. How will his tenure go with...

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Featured
/ 2 years ago

What Could Connor Dewar Bring to the Maple Leafs?

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Connor Dewar seem headed toward salary arbitration. If Dewar moves on, what would the Maple Leafs...

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Featured
/ 2 years ago

A Competitive Berube Should Want to Coach Marner with Maple Leafs

Toronto Maple Leafs fans new coach Craig Berube is highly competitive. Given that, why wouldn't he want to coach Mitch Marner?

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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 2 years ago

3 Reasons Timmins Needs a Chance to Make the Maple Leafs Roster

Is Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Conor Timmins on the outside of a roster spot looking in? Why should he be given...

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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 2 years ago

Dennis Hildeby Has Maple Leafs Goaltending Looking Sky High

The Toronto Maple Leafs have last year's AHL All-Star goalie in the organization. How far can Dennis Hildeby rise this season?

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Featured
/ 2 years ago

Is Running Back the Core Four a Maple Leafs No-Brainer?

Why have the Toronto Maple Leafs decided to run back the Core Four the season? Is the only choice the team...

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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 2 years ago

No Surprise if Maple Leafs Nikita Grebyonkin Gets NHL Games

How good is Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Nikita Grebyonkin? Don't be surprised if he sees a few NHL games this season.

By Old Prof
Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 2 years ago

Treliving Wants Robertson to Stay: But, Should That Really Matter?

The Toronto Maple Leafs are not happy with Nick Robertson's request for a trade. They want him to stay with the...

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Vancouver Canucks
/ 2 years ago

Canucks’ Trade Deadline Gamble: Required Despite Big Losses

The Vancouver Canucks made trade deadline moves that didn't pan out. Why were these moves needed, despite their unfulfilled risks?

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Featured
/ 2 years ago

Ex-Leafs Samsonov Signed By Vegas: Why He Could Be Great

In a surprise to no one, ex-Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Ilya Samsung was signed by the Vegas Golden Knights. Could he...

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Ottawa Senators
/ 2 years ago

Senators Go on Signing Frenzy: Perron, Amadio, Jensen & Gregor

The Ottawa Senators are working to build up a core of veterans around its young stars. Who did the team sign...

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Featured
/ 2 years ago

Building NHL Rosters Via Draft and Free Agency: A Strange Business

For many NHL fans, this time of the year is the most engaging and most fun they'll have. How will their...

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Featured
/ 2 years ago

Good News: Nylander & Matthews Named to Four Nations

Good news for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Both Auston Matthews and William Nylander were named to the Four Nations Tournament.

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