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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.

Smart Money On Ryan O’Reilly Being Traded: 3 Teams To Watch

Jim Parsons | February 4, 2023

As per Frank Seravalli, contract extension talks between the St. Louis Blues and Ryan O’Reilly’s camp have been cordial, but nothing is close and both sides are losing hope that…

Categories Minnesota Wild, Seattle Kraken, St Louis Blues, Trade Deadline, Vegas Golden Knights

Oilers Going Back and Forth on Trade for Big-Name Defenseman

Jim Parsons | February 4, 2023

During a recent segment on Oilers Now, Elliotte Friedman and Bob Stauffer talked about trade deadline options for the Edmonton Oilers. Jakob Chychrun‘s name came up, as it often does when…

Categories Arizona Coyotes, Edmonton Oilers

NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Oilers, Senators, Rangers, Devils, Wild

Jim Parsons | February 4, 2023

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Toronto Maple Leafs and Edmonton Oilers are said to be looking closely at two Chicago Blackhawks defensemen. Meanwhile, are the Oilers reconsidering the idea…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, Minnesota Wild, New Jersey Devils, New York Rangers, NHL Rumors, Ottawa Senators, Toronto Maple Leafs

NHL Trade Deadline: Cup Long Shots Jonathan Toews May Look At

Jim Parsons | February 3, 2023

Teams that missed out on Bo Horvat might look toward the Chicago Blackhawks and Jonathan Toews over the next couple of weeks. There’s been no confirmation that Toews is going…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, Dallas Stars, Edmonton Oilers, Trade Deadline, Washington Capitals

NHL Trade Deadline: Best Salary Dump Spots for Jesse Puljujarvi

Jim Parsons | February 3, 2023

If and when the Edmonton Oilers trade Jesse Puljujarvi (seems more like when than if) there will be plenty of options for the winger who hasn’t quite reached his NHL…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, Trade Deadline

NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Blues, Capitals, Flames, Maple Leafs

Jim Parsons | February 3, 2023

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Kent Hughes says that Josh Anderson is not being moved by the Montreal Canadiens unless a team is willing to overpay. Meanwhile, Vladimir Tarasenko has…

Categories Calgary Flames, Montreal Canadiens, NHL Rumors, Philadelphia Flyers, St Louis Blues, Toronto Maple Leafs, Washington Capitals

Salary Crunch Time For Oilers: Tough and Trending Trade Fixes

Jim Parsons | February 2, 2023

The All-Star Break is meant to promote the best of the best in the NHL (that fact is debatable) but it also gives teams a bit of a breather before…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, Trade Deadline

NHL Trade Deadline: 3 Left-Field Fits for Patrick Kane

Jim Parsons | February 2, 2023

As trade talk heats up for Patrick Kane, the typical team names get tossed out there when it comes to franchises that would benefit from adding the winger to their…

Categories Buffalo Sabres, Chicago Blackhawks, Minnesota Wild, New York Islanders, Trade Deadline

Vladimir Tarasenko Trade Talk Heating Up: 4 Early Contenders

Jim Parsons | February 2, 2023

With news that a few NHL clubs are looking for scorers and in light of news that some recent injuries have opened up cap space for teams, Vladimir Tarasenko‘s name…

Categories Calgary Flames, Carolina Hurricanes, New Jersey Devils, St Louis Blues, Trade Deadline, Vegas Golden Knights

NHL Rumors: Golden Knights, Canucks, Oilers, Bruins

Jim Parsons | February 2, 2023

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, what do the Vegas Golden Knights do now that Mark Stone is out indefinitely? Most insiders expect a trade, but where does Vegas turn? Meanwhile,…

Categories Boston Bruins, Edmonton Oilers, NHL Rumors, Vancouver Canucks, Vegas Golden Knights

Could Stalled Larkin Contract Talks Lead To Unexpected Trade?

Jim Parsons | February 2, 2023

According to Dylan Larkin’s agent Pat Brisson, things between the Detroit Red Wings and the pending UFA are not dire. Negotiations have not gone well to date, but there’s still time…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes, Detroit Red Wings, Editor's Choice, Seattle Kraken

Canucks’ GM Talks Desire to Trade Pettersson, Hughes, or Demko

Jim Parsons | February 1, 2023

Following the trade of Bo Horvat out of Vancouver, fans, media, and insiders are wondering what might be next for the Vancouver Canucks. Could the Canucks be ready to sell…

Categories Vancouver Canucks
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