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 months ago

Chayka Said the Right Things—But Left One Big Question Hanging

Chayka sold alignment and trust over specifics—now the pressure shifts to results as Matthews weighs his long-term future in Toronto.

By Old Prof
Edmonton Oilers
/ 2 months ago

Was There More Behind Holland’s Exit Than We Thought?

Did Ken Holland see trouble coming in Edmonton? As Oilers frustrations rise, his timing suddenly looks more calculated than it once...

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Edmonton Oilers
/ 2 months ago

NHL Trade Talk Recap: Canadiens, Maple Leafs & Oilers

Canadiens win wild Game 7 in Tampa, Maple Leafs shake up with Sundin and Chayka, and McDavid sends a blunt message...

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Montreal Canadiens
/ 2 months ago

3 Surprises from the Canadiens’ Game 7 Upset of the Lightning

Montreal stuns Tampa in Game 7 with just nine shots, a bizarre game-winner, and clutch goaltending to advance to Round 2.

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Edmonton Oilers
/ 2 months ago

Canadian Teams Daily Rumours: Canucks and Oilers McDavid & Draisaitl

Vancouver talks to Dorion, Edmonton reviews everything, and McDavid-Draisaitl don’t hold back after a frustrating Oilers exit.

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NHL News
/ 2 months ago

Sundin Returns, Chayka Arrives — What This Really Means

Maple Leafs set to pair Sundin’s experience with Chayka’s modern GM approach in a major front-office shakeup expected to be announced...

By Old Prof
Edmonton Oilers
/ 2 months ago

The Oilers’ Hidden Weak Spot That Kept Popping Up

The Oilers lost Connor Brown and felt the impact all season as penalty killing and structure unravelled in key moments.

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Edmonton Oilers
/ 2 months ago

Are McDavid and Draisaitl Actually Ready to Bail?

McDavid and Draisaitl’s frustration is out in the open—but is it just pressure, or a warning shot at the Oilers’ future...

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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 2 months ago

The Maple Leafs’ Emerging Inner Circle of Close Relationships

Old ties, familiar names, and quiet influence—how relationships behind the scenes shape the Maple Leafs more than you’d expect.

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Boston Bruins
/ 2 months ago

NHL Trade Talk Recap: Oilers, Maple Leafs, Vegas & Bruins

McDavid/Draisaitl chatter, Marner’s Vegas surge, and McAvoy’s slash chaos headline today’s NHL Trade Talk Recap.

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Edmonton Oilers
/ 2 months ago

McDavid Played With a Fracture, the Oilers’ Exit Hits Differently

McDavid revealed to have played through a fracture as Edmonton exits early—here’s what it really explains about the series.

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NHL News
/ 2 months ago

The Version of Marner the Maple Leafs Never Got

Marner looks different in Vegas—calm, confident, and finishing plays instead of making them. Toronto’s questions don’t follow him anymore.

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Montreal Canadiens
/ 2 months ago

Game 6 Tough Pill, But Not Close to the Ending

Game 6 hurt for Montreal, but nothing about it feels finished. A tight series now shifts to a Game 7 that...

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Vancouver Canucks
/ 2 months ago

Ryan Johnson Should Be the Canucks’ Next GM

Ryan Johnson isn’t the flashy GM pick. But he's a homegrown Canuck who could bring structure, continuity, and a steadier path...

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Anaheim Ducks
/ 2 months ago

NHL Trade Talk Recap: Oilers, Lightning, Maple Leafs & Ducks

Oilers face coaching questions, Matthews chatter grows in Toronto, and LaCombe’s breakout leaves Edmonton with a painful “what if.”

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Calgary Flames
/ 2 months ago

When Edmonton “Won” the Lucic–Neal Deal… Until It Didn’t

A quick look back at the Neal–Lucic trade and why the early win for Edmonton turned into a much messier long-term...

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Edmonton Oilers
/ 2 months ago

Something Didn’t Feel Right with the Oilers This Season

A season of elite stars, familiar issues, and growing pressure in Edmonton — and the real problem still isn’t where most...

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NHL News
/ 2 months ago

Matthews and the Big Question No One Wants to Ask

Matthews chatter won’t go away in Toronto — injuries, rumours, and silence are feeding a bigger Leafs question about direction and...

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Montreal Canadiens
/ 2 months ago

The Canucks Player No One Expected to Be Important Right Now

Canucks fans are eyeing Marco Rossi’s rise — is he quietly becoming Vancouver’s version of Nick Suzuki? Big upside debate brewing.

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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 2 months ago

NHL Trade Talk Readers Speak: Maple Leafs Quick Thoughts

Maple Leafs fans weigh in on Matthews, Knies, and Rielly — plus what really went wrong this offseason. Reader takes +...

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