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Jim Parsons

Jim Parsons is a senior THW freelance writer, part-time journalist and audio/video host who lives, eats, sleeps and breathes NHL news and rumors, while also writing features on the Edmonton Oilers and Toronto Maple Leafs. He’s been a trusted source for six-plus years at The Hockey Writers, but more than that, he’s on a mission to keep readers up to date with the latest NHL rumors and trade talk. Jim is a daily must for readers who want to be “in the know.” Other content contributions include: NHLtradetalk.com, The Sportster and hosting weekly video casts, THW News and Rumors Rundown, plus Oilers Overtime. For interview requests or to provide content info, follow Jim on Twitter or his social media accounts. They appear under his photo on articles like this one.

NHL Rumors: Devils, Lightning, Flames, Wild, Ducks

Jim Parsons | September 30, 2023

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the New Jersey Devils are already talking contract extension with Tyler Toffoli. Meanwhile, as the Tampa Bay Lightning look for goaltending options, is there any…

Categories Anaheim Ducks, Calgary Flames, Minnesota Wild, New Jersey Devils, NHL Rumors, Tampa Bay Lightning

Raphael Lavoie’s Bid for Spot on Oilers a Case of Bad Timing

Jim Parsons | September 29, 2023

In a salary cap world of the NHL, especially where the team you’re on is tight to the cap and in full win-now mode, timing is often as crucial as…

Categories Edmonton Oilers

Romance of Stamkos Joining Maple Leafs Meets Harsh Reality

Jim Parsons | September 29, 2023

The whispers and theories of Steven Stamkos possibly donning the blue and white of the Toronto Maple Leafs are rippling through Leafs Nation, reigniting the longstanding debate of hometown heroes…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

NHL Rumors: Lightning, Canadiens, Bruins, Canucks, Oilers

Jim Parsons | September 29, 2023

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Tampa Bay Lightning need to make a decision in regards to their goaltending. How will they replace Andrei Vasilevskiy? Meanwhile, there are still teams…

Categories Boston Bruins, Edmonton Oilers, Montreal Canadiens, NHL Rumors, Tampa Bay Lightning, Vancouver Canucks

NHL Rumors: Devils, Blues, Sharks, Canucks

Jim Parsons | September 28, 2023

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Tomas Tatar talked about how he misread the free agency market and it cost him a one-year deal with the New Jersey Devils. Meanwhile, Torey…

Categories New Jersey Devils, NHL Rumors, San Jose Sharks, St Louis Blues, Vancouver Canucks

Oilers Going Overboard With Bouchard & Nurse in Pre-Season

Jim Parsons | September 28, 2023

After only the third game of the pre-season, one thing is crystal clear: head coach Jay Woodcroft is going to jam Evan Bouchard and Darnell Nurse together until it works…

Categories Edmonton Oilers

NHL Rumors: Senators, Flames, Oilers, Maple Leafs

Jim Parsons | September 27, 2023

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Ottawa Senators do have a way to get their salary cap down, but, so far, are unwilling to pay the cost. Meanwhile, Mikael Backlund…

Categories Calgary Flames, Edmonton Oilers, NHL Rumors, Ottawa Senators, Toronto Maple Leafs

Oilers News & Rumors: Ekholm, Broberg, Desharnais, Akey, Brown

Jim Parsons | September 26, 2023

In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, Mattias Ekholm is out with a bit of an injury, but the team has big plans for him during the regular season.…

Categories Edmonton Oilers

NHL Rumors: Canucks, Sabres, Hurricanes, Kraken

Jim Parsons | September 26, 2023

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, one insider suggests that there’s really only one reason Elias Pettersson hasn’t signed a new deal with the Vancouver Canucks yet. Meanwhile, talks between the…

Categories Buffalo Sabres, Carolina Hurricanes, NHL Rumors, Seattle Kraken, Vancouver Canucks

Rielly Responds to Klingberg Joining Maple Leafs’ Top Power Play

Jim Parsons | September 25, 2023

The Toronto Maple Leafs are making waves by redefining their power play dynamics. The spotlight is now on defenseman John Klingberg, the newly-signed blue-line quarterback, who is set to lead…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

NHL Rumors: Sharks, Senators, Sabres, Maple Leafs

Jim Parsons | September 25, 2023

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the San Jose Sharks are open to trade offers on Logan Couture and Tomas Hertl. Meanwhile, is the fact that Patrick Kane is in Toronto…

Categories Buffalo Sabres, NHL Rumors, Ottawa Senators, San Jose Sharks, Toronto Maple Leafs

Tyson Barrie Confirms Oilers’ Failed Blockbuster Trade Attempt

Jim Parsons | September 24, 2023

In a recent bombshell revelation on the Mitts Off Podcast, former Edmonton Oilers defenseman Tyson Barrie pulled back the curtain on a potential blockbuster trade that never came to fruition.…

Categories Edmonton Oilers
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