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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: Maple Leafs, Sabres, Rangers, Panthers

Jim Parsons | May 23, 2023

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, one insider noted that the exit interviews out of Toronto were “blunt” and that players had a lot to say about why the team failed.…

Categories Buffalo Sabres, Florida Panthers, New York Rangers, NHL Rumors, Toronto Maple Leafs

NHL Rumors: Penguins, Maple Leafs, Senators, Flames

Jim Parsons | May 22, 2023

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, every day there seems to be more news regarding the GM search in Pittsburgh. Have they switched gears now that Kyle Dubas is potentially available?…

Categories Calgary Flames, NHL Rumors, Ottawa Senators, Pittsburgh Penguins, Toronto Maple Leafs

Contract Snag Means a Matthews Trade Most Likely in Next 40 Days

Jim Parsons | May 22, 2023

Potentially bad news is coming out of Toronto where NHL insider Elliotte Friedman said that Auston Matthews is “unlikely” to reach an extension agreement before July 1st. Both during the…

Categories Editor's Choice, Toronto Maple Leafs

Who Makes Up the Oilers’ Core That McDavid Wants to Win With

Jim Parsons | May 21, 2023

One thing that Connor McDavid — and for that matter, Leon Draisaitl– made clear in their end-of-season media avail was that it’s important they not only win the Stanley Cup…

Categories Edmonton Oilers

NHL Rumors: Penguins, Maple Leafs, Blues

Jim Parsons | May 21, 2023

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Pittsburgh Penguins are narrowing down their candidates when it comes to their next GM, but reports are they’ll reach out to the Toronto Maple…

Categories NHL Rumors, Pittsburgh Penguins, St Louis Blues, Toronto Maple Leafs

Did Dubas Overplay His Hand or Was Shanahan Heartless?

Jim Parsons | May 20, 2023

Following news that Kyle Dubas is no longer the general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs and after President Brendan Shanahan addressed the media with his narrative about how the…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Flames, Islanders, Coyotes

Jim Parsons | May 20, 2023

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, following news that Kyle Dubas is no longer going to be the general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs, and after Jason Spezza resigned, are…

Categories Arizona Coyotes, Calgary Flames, New York Islanders, NHL Rumors, Toronto Maple Leafs

Shanahan Says Unmotivated Dubas Led Maple Leafs To Move On

Jim Parsons | May 19, 2023

Following the statement by the Toronto Maple Leafs that the team would not be bringing back Kyle Dubas as general manager next season, President Brendan Shanahan met with the media…

Categories Editor's Choice, Toronto Maple Leafs

NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Flames, Blues, Bruins

Jim Parsons | May 19, 2023

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Toronto Maple Leafs were apparently quite surprised to hear the comments Kyle Dubas made at his end-of-season media avail. Did that have anything to…

Categories Boston Bruins, Calgary Flames, NHL Rumors, St Louis Blues, Toronto Maple Leafs

Kyle Dubas is Officially Out as GM of the Toronto Maple Leafs

Jim Parsons | May 19, 2023

According to multiple sources and then confirmed in a statement by the Toronto Maple Leafs, general manager Kyle Dubas will not be returning to the team next season. Having finished…

Categories NHL News, Toronto Maple Leafs

Revisiting Rumors Oilers Toyed With Timo Meier Deadline Trade

Jim Parsons | May 19, 2023

After this past season’s NHL Trade Deadline came and went, it was learned that Edmonton Oilers general manager Ken Holland toyed with a few different trade ideas that never ultimately…

Categories Edmonton Oilers

Oilers News & Rumors: Holland, McDavid, Campbell, Skinner

Jim Parsons | May 18, 2023

In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, the Edmonton Oilers’ top players met with the media this week, as did general manager Ken Holland and head coach Jay Woodcroft.…

Categories Edmonton Oilers
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