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

Anaheim Ducks
/ 1 month ago

NHL Trade Talk Recap: Ducks, Oilers & Maple Leafs Blueliner?

McTavish trade buzz, Cassidy linked to Edmonton, and Leafs eye Raddysh in a busy NHL rumour snapshot.

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NHL News
/ 1 month ago

The Reason the Maple Leafs Couldn’t Get Over the Hump

The Maple Leafs blame game gets messy—Core Four, management, and coaching all share responsibility for years of playoff frustration.

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NHL News
/ 1 month ago

Canucks Front Office Faces First Problem with This Choice

Canucks face a tough coaching call between continuity and change, and the outcome could reshape their entire direction.

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Edmonton Oilers
/ 1 month ago

NHL Trade Talk Recap: Maple Leafs, Golden Knights & Oilers Move?

Maple Leafs coaching buzz, Vegas drama, and fresh Rielly-for-Nurse chatter highlight another wild day around the NHL rumour mill.

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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 1 month ago

Pressure Cooker or Dream Job? The Truth About Coaching Toronto

Is the Maple Leafs coaching job pressure or opportunity? Most NHL coaches see Toronto as a chance to win big, not...

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Montreal Canadiens
/ 1 month ago

A Star Is Emerging, a Captain Is Dominating: Demidov and Suzuki

Demidov’s breakout and Suzuki’s dominance are powering a Canadiens surge that’s turning playoff momentum into belief in Montreal.

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Edmonton Oilers
/ 1 month ago

NHL Trade Talk Recap: Maple Leafs, Oilers & Golden Knights Torts’ Act

NHL Trade Talk Recap: Nurse-for-Rielly chatter, Maple Leafs eye Trocheck, and Tortorella sparks more drama after skipping media again.

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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 1 month ago

A Different Way to Look at the Maple Leafs’ “Culture Problem”

The Maple Leafs debate leadership, culture, and accountability. Are they too soft, or just missing the right balance to finally win?

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Montreal Canadiens
/ 1 month ago

3 Radical NHL Predictions That Might Actually Happen

Three wild NHL predictions: Tkachuk traded, Matthews scores 50+, and the Canadiens emerge as a true Eastern powerhouse.

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Edmonton Oilers
/ 1 month ago

NHL Trade Talk Recap: Canucks, Maple Leafs & Oilers Come and Go

Canucks back Pettersson but push accountability, Berube lands on his feet, and Oilers fire Knoblauch in a busy NHL shake-up day.

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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 1 month ago

Leafs Move On From Berube — Now What Happens to Him?

Craig Berube is out in Toronto—but is his reputation really damaged, or is this just another Leafs reset moment?

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NHL News
/ 1 month ago

Did the Core Four’s Power Cause Maple Leafs Lost Years?

Did players gain too much influence in Toronto? Mike Richards suggests Maple Leafs’ power balance drifted during the Core Four era.

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Edmonton Oilers
/ 1 month ago

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

Oilers coaching chaos around Cassidy, Leafs fire Berube under Chayka, and Newhook emerges as Montreal’s playoff spark.

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NHL News
/ 1 month ago

Chayka’s 4 Points on Berube, Matthews, and Maple Leafs’ Future

Chayka’s first Maple Leafs press conference revealed far more than just why Craig Berube was fired in Toronto.

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NHL News
/ 1 month ago

Berube’s Exit, Vegas’ Gamble: The Obsession with “Instant Fixes”

Berube is out, Tortorella’s in Vegas, and the NHL keeps cycling through motivators while hoping for instant fixes behind the bench.

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Edmonton Oilers
/ 1 month ago

NHL Trade Talk Recap: Penguins, Maple Leafs & Oilers Wait

Malkin nears a Penguins extension, the Maple Leafs and Oilers face huge offseason choices, and Edmonton waits on Cassidy.

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NHL News
/ 1 month ago

Marner’s Hot Run in Vegas Reignites the Old Toronto Drama

Marner is tearing it up in Vegas playoffs, but old Toronto debates are right back in focus after Rosehill’s latest comments.

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Edmonton Oilers
/ 1 month ago

NHL Trade Talk Recap: Canadiens, Canucks & Oilers Re-signs?

Dobesmania gives Montreal leverage, Sedins step into bigger Canucks roles, and Oilers face huge McDavid pressure this summer.

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Montreal Canadiens
/ 1 month ago

Why Montreal Suddenly Has Leverage in the Market

Dobesmania is real in Montreal — a hot rookie goalie is changing trade plans, market pressure, and deadline strategy.

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Edmonton Oilers
/ 2 months ago

NHL Trade Talk Recap: Maple Leafs, Oilers, Canucks & Big Trade?

Could the NHL be heading toward a wild summer? Matthews, McDavid, Hughes, Nurse and Rielly all fuel trade chaos.

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