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
/ 3 years ago

Three Reasons Why the Maple Leafs Love Calle Jarnkrok

One of the quiet, but key, pieces of the Toronto Maple Leafs lineup is Calle Jarnkrok. What does he bring to...

By Old Prof
Edmonton Oilers
/ 3 years ago

Who Plays with McDavid & Draisaitl on the Oilers Top Two Lines?

With Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, the Edmonton Oilers has two of the top players in the NHL. Who should their...

By Old Prof
Featured
/ 3 years ago

Three Things Maple Leafs’ GM Treliving Did Right this Offseason

When Brad Treliving took over as the Toronto Maple Leafs GM, he did a number of things quickly. What three things...

By Old Prof
Calgary Flames
/ 3 years ago

Andrew Mangiapane Is Looking Forward to Flames’ Season

Despite uncertainty surrounding the Calgary Flames and players potentially leaving, Andrew Mangiapane is looking forward to the year.

By Old Prof
NHL News
/ 3 years ago

5 Reasons the Canucks Will Make the Playoffs in 2023-24

The Vancouver Canucks might not win the Stanley Cup in 2023-24, but there are reasons to feel confident they can make...

By Old Prof
NHL News
/ 3 years ago

Treliving Had Done a Great Job Keeping the Maple Leafs Flexible

As the Toronto Maple Leafs head into the 2023-24 year (and beyond), how has GM Brad Treliving's work helped the team...

By Old Prof
NHL News
/ 3 years ago

Expect Maple Leafs’ Treliving to Trade for More Blue Line Grit

The jury is out on this season's Toronto Maple Leafs defense. It might turn out to be good, or not. Will...

By Old Prof
Detroit Red Wings
/ 3 years ago

Canadiens Help Jeff Petry Come Home with Trade to Red Wings

The Red Wings picked up Jeff Petry for very little, and they may have added a useful home-grown defenseman who can...

By Old Prof
Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 3 years ago

Accusations Aside Tavares’ Production Improved with Maple Leafs

While John Tavares gets accused of falling production with the Toronto Maple Leafs, is that true? What is the real story...

By Old Prof
Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 3 years ago

Five Reasons Easton Cowan Could Be a Future Maple Leafs’ Star

Easton Cowan was a surprise being drafted so highly by the Toronto Maple Leafs. What are five reasons he could turn...

By Old Prof
Montreal Canadiens
/ 3 years ago

Canadiens Smart to Avoid Placing Carey Price on Off-Season LTIR

It might seem like the way to clear salary-cap space, but the Montreal Canadiens aren't putting Carey Price on off-season LTIR....

By Old Prof
Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 3 years ago

Maple Leafs Marner & Kampf: Keys to a Great Penalty Kill

For the Toronto Maple Leafs to have a solid penalty kill this season, there two keys. How can Mitch Marner and...

By Old Prof
Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 3 years ago

Maple Leafs Stanley Cup Road Easier with Bruins Bergeron Retired

The Toronto Maple Leafs' road to the Stanley Cup got easier when Boston Bruins lost Patrice Bergeron. How will Bergeron be...

By Old Prof
NHL News
/ 3 years ago

Five Reasons the Maple Leafs Have a Shot at the Stanley Cup

Every season the same. The Toronto Maple Leafs have a strong regular-season team but flounder in the postseason. Could this be...

By Old Prof
Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 3 years ago

Matthews Contract & Its Implications for Nylander and Maple Leafs

Auston Matthews is not signing a contract extension. How does his waiting game impact his team and William Nylander?

By Old Prof
Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 3 years ago

Fraser Minten Is Becoming a Key Maple Leafs Prospect

When the Toronto Maple Leafs chose deep in round two (2022), they got Fraser Minten. How is Minten progressing so far?...

By Old Prof
Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 3 years ago

Maple Leafs Martin Jones Signing: Implications for Joseph Woll

The Toronto Maple Leafs surprised many with their signing of Martin Jones. What does that signing mean for young goalie Joseph...

By Old Prof
Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 3 years ago

Maple Leafs Rodion Amirov: A Son First, a Hockey Player Second

Yesterday Rodion Amirov passed away. He was more than a Toronto Maple Leafs prospect. He was a son and a family...

By Old Prof
Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 3 years ago

Whatever Happened to ex-Maple Leafs’ Victor Mete?

Victor Mete signed last year with the Toronto Maple Leafs. He played for the team until he had a lower-body injury....

By Old Prof
Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 3 years ago

Can Calle Jarnkrok Score 20 Goals Again this Season?

When the Toronto Maple Leafs signed Calle Jarnkrok last offseason, who knew he could be a goal scorer? Can he do...

By Old Prof