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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: Oilers, Lightning, Maple Leafs, Golden Knights

Jim Parsons | June 18, 2023

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, should the Edmonton Oilers really be worried about the threat of an offer sheet for Evan Bouchard? Meanwhile, the Tampa Bay Lightning face major challenges…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, NHL Rumors, Tampa Bay Lightning, Toronto Maple Leafs, Vegas Golden Knights

Buyout Rule Ruins Odds Oilers Retain Salary in Campbell Trade

Jim Parsons | June 18, 2023

There’s an interesting rule in the NHL when it comes to retaining salary in a trade where the player who is dealt is ultimately bought out. In other words, if…

Categories Editor's Choice, Edmonton Oilers

NHL Rumors: Flames, Canucks, Stars, Blues

Jim Parsons | June 17, 2023

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Noah Hanifin has apparently told the Calgary Flames he has no intention of signing there again. A trade is likely. Meanwhile, the Vancouver Canucks announced…

Categories Calgary Flames, Dallas Stars, NHL Rumors, St Louis Blues, Vancouver Canucks

Oilers Likely to Prep Offer for Pesce if Hurricanes Planning a Trade

Jim Parsons | June 16, 2023

Thanks to TSN’s Darren Dreger, rumors are swirling around the potential acquisition of defenseman Brett Pesce by the Edmonton Oilers. There’s no guarantee that Pesce will even be traded, but…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes, Edmonton Oilers

NHL Rumors: Sabres, Oilers, Sharks, Senators, Flames, Maple Leafs

Jim Parsons | June 16, 2023

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Edmonton Oilers and Buffalo Sabres might be looking at a defenseman from the Carolina Hurricanes. Meanwhile, the San Jose Sharks and Erik Karlsson have…

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

Oilers Have Plan To Counteract Evan Bouchard Offer Sheet Threat

Jim Parsons | June 15, 2023

As the team tries to navigate a tricky salary cap-themed summer, the Edmonton Oilers have one pressing concern– a new deal for defenseman Evan Bouchard. According to a report by…

Categories Edmonton Oilers

NHL Rumors: Jets, Kings, Oilers, Canadiens, Sharks, Predators

Jim Parsons | June 15, 2023

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, one source doesn’t expect Pierre-Luc Dubois, Connor Hellebuyck, or Blake Wheeler to be with the Winnipeg Jets next year. Meanwhile, the Montreal Canadiens are actively trying to move up in this year’s…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, Montreal Canadiens, Nashville Predators, NHL Rumors, San Jose Sharks, Winnipeg Jets

NHL Rumors: Panthers, Golden Knights, Penguins, Oilers

Jim Parsons | June 14, 2023

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, what are the next steps for the Florida Panthers and the Vegas Golden Knights now that the Stanley Cup playoffs are over and the real…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, Florida Panthers, NHL Rumors, Pittsburgh Penguins, Vegas Golden Knights

Senators Sale Could Mean Drama For Oilers and Their GM Plans

Jim Parsons | June 14, 2023

With the news that the Ottawa Senators have been sold to Michael Andlauer for around $950 million, the theatrics in Ottawa might be over, but this news could signal new…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, Ottawa Senators

NHL’s Most Iconic Enforcer Eyeing Maple Leafs In Free Agency

Jim Parsons | June 14, 2023

During a recent episode of the Leafs’ Morning Take podcast hosted by Jay Rosehill and Nick Alberga, NHL enforcer and soon-to-be unrestricted free agent, Milan Lucic admitted that suiting up…

Categories Editor's Choice, Toronto Maple Leafs

Oilers Should Consider Absurd Idea of Reunion w/ Former Cast-Off

Jim Parsons | June 13, 2023

It might be unfair, and maybe even a bit cruel to call him a “flop”, but to say Jesse Puljujarvi‘s run with the Edmonton Oilers was anything more than a…

Categories Edmonton Oilers

Unlikely Maple Leafs De-Emphasize “Core Four” Without a Trade

Jim Parsons | June 13, 2023

Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman suggested on a recent podcast episode that a narrative that the Toronto Maple Leafs are little more than their “core four” has started to bother players on…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs
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