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 months ago

Canadian Daily Rumours: Canaadiens, Senators, Jets & Subban

Subban hits a huge milestone, Ottawa moves on from Eller, and the Jets may need a better answer behind Hellebuyck.

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Minnesota Wild
/ 2 months ago

Hughes Deal Sent Shockwaves; But the Return Is Surprising

Quinn Hughes trade shakes the NHL as Vancouver resets with Marco Rossi, Liam Ohgren, and Zeev Buium in a bold franchise-changing...

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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 2 months ago

The Lottery Twist That Has One Maple Leafs Prospect Thinking Ahead

Ben Danford is eyeing a Leafs roster spot and already thinking about Gavin McKenna joining him after Toronto lands the No....

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Edmonton Oilers
/ 2 months ago

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

Would Maple Leafs consider flipping No. 1 pick, Canucks still eye McKenna, and Oilers’ Nurse trade chatter heats up in wild...

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NHL News
/ 2 months ago

Would the Maple Leafs Trade Away Their First Overall?

Would the Maple Leafs ever trade a potential No. 1 pick? The McKenna debate is sparking bold ideas about Toronto’s future.

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Edmonton Oilers
/ 2 months ago

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

Matthews trade buzz, Kane’s fading market, and the Oilers eyeing a major summer shakeup headline today’s NHL recap.

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Edmonton Oilers
/ 2 months ago

Does Evander Kane Still Have Value, Or Has the NHL Moved On?

Evander Kane’s Vancouver stint raises big questions about his value now, his contract, and where he fits in the NHL moving...

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Montreal Canadiens
/ 2 months ago

NHL Trade Talk Recap: Canadiens, Senators & Maple Leafs Keeping Hope

Canadiens have positives in loss to Sabres, Brady Tkachuk trade rumours, and Maple Leafs hope to convince Matthews to say in...

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Montreal Canadiens
/ 2 months ago

Canadian Daily Rumours: Maple Leafs, Canadiens & Jets

Maple Leafs snag No. 1 and rookie Gavin McKenna and Matthews has reasons to stay; Dach to stay in Montreal, Jets...

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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 2 months ago

Wild Matthews Theory Suddenly Feels More Complicated

Did the Maple Leafs’ lottery win change Auston Matthews’ future? A wild Sharks theory suddenly feels more complicated.

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NHL Trades and Rumors
/ 2 months ago

One Name in Anaheim Suggests a Much Bigger Canucks’ Trade

A McTavish mention in Anaheim sparks a much bigger Canucks debate about Pettersson, contracts, and what direction comes next

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Buffalo Sabres
/ 2 months ago

Positives & Negatives in Canadiens 4-2 Loss to the Sabres

Buffalo jumps early and never lets up as the Canadiens chase the game, despite strong play from Suzuki, Dobes, and a...

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Edmonton Oilers
/ 2 months ago

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

Dobes steals the spotlight, Leafs shock with No. 1 pick, and Nurse & Bouchard head to Worlds—busy day across the NHL.

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Calgary Flames
/ 2 months ago

Canadian Daily Rumours: Fans, Tweets, and a Surprising Lottery

Leafs set the tone at No. 1, Sharks eye defence, and Canucks wait to pounce—this draft could shift everything for Canadian...

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NHL News
/ 2 months ago

McKenna Could Do What No One in Toronto Can

If the Maple Leafs pick Gavin McKenna at No. 1, suddenly everything around Matthews and the future starts to shift in...

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Montreal Canadiens
/ 2 months ago

Dobes Is Being Unfair to Shooters — 3 Reasons He’s a Brick Wall

Dobes has quietly taken over the series, turning tough nights into wins and making Montreal look far more dangerous than expected.

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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 2 months ago

Something Has to Give with Nick Robertson in Toronto

Time’s ticking on Nick Robertson in Toronto—either the Maple Leafs commit to him with a real role or let him find...

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Edmonton Oilers
/ 2 months ago

NHL Trade Talk Recap: Canadiens, Maple Leafs & Oilers’ Holland

Leafs Chayka gamble draws comparisons to Edmonton, Montreal rides St. Louis emotion, and Holland’s exit from Oilers raises fresh questions.

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Buffalo Sabres
/ 2 months ago

3 Reasons the Canadiens Can Win: 3 Reasons Sabres Will

Habs vs Sabres is a chaos matchup—Dobes vs elite speed, gritty depth, and a series that feels like it could go...

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Montreal Canadiens
/ 2 months ago

Canadiens’ Locker Room: Chaos, Belief, and One Viral Speech

St. Louis turns Game 7 chaos into a locker-room firestorm, yelling “We’re not leaving!” as Montreal moves on in style.

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