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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: McDavid Signs, Hutson Heat, Markstrom Deal

Jim Parsons | October 6, 2025

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Connor McDavid has signed a short-term extension with the Edmonton Oilers. The deal is for well below what most analysts expected, showing that McDavid wasn’t…

Categories Editor's Choice, Edmonton Oilers, Montreal Canadiens, NHL Rumors

The Next Big NHL Contract We’ll Be Talking About — for the Wrong Reasons

Jim Parsons | October 4, 2025

Some pretty big deals have been announced over the past few days in the NHL. Kirill Kaprizov signed a $136 million deal with a $17 million AAV. The Florida Panthers…

Categories Boston Bruins, Edmonton Oilers, Los Angeles Kings, Montreal Canadiens, St Louis Blues

Knoblauch Signs, Hutson Deal, Eichel Close & More NHL Rumors

Jim Parsons | October 3, 2025

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Kris Knoblauch has signed an extension with the Edmonton Oilers. Is he the only one to have inked a new deal? Meanwhile, there is speculation…

Categories Editor's Choice, Edmonton Oilers, Montreal Canadiens, Nashville Predators, NHL Rumors, Vegas Golden Knights

Hart to Vegas, Hughes Fallout, Oilers Keeping D-Man & More NHL Rumors

Jim Parsons | October 2, 2025

In today’s NHL news and rumors rundown, Luke Hughes has signed an extension with the New Jersey Devils, but what does that mean for Dougie Hamilton‘s future, and how will…

Categories Editor's Choice, Edmonton Oilers, Montreal Canadiens, New Jersey Devils, NHL Rumors, Vegas Golden Knights

NHL Rumors: Oilers Trade for Ingram, Demidov Injury, Hughes Signs

Jim Parsons | October 1, 2025

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Edmonton Oilers have acquired Connor Ingram from the Utah Mammoth in a trade. Why a trade versus waivers? Meanwhile, the New Jersey Devils have…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, Editor's Choice, Edmonton Oilers, Montreal Canadiens, New Jersey Devils, NHL Rumors

Behind Kaprizov’s Deal, Miller Injury, Pacioretty Done & More NHL Rumors

Jim Parsons | September 30, 2025

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Kirill Kaprizov has signed the richest contract in NHL history. How did the deal come together, and what happened to get these two sides on…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes, Editor's Choice, Minnesota Wild, New York Rangers, NHL Rumors, Toronto Maple Leafs

Kaprizov Contract Could Complicate Maple Leafs’ McDavid Chances

Jim Parsons | September 30, 2025

The Toronto Maple Leafs will be one of many teams that show interest in Connor McDavid should the superstar become available from the Edmonton Oilers. Still unsigned and going into…

Categories Editor's Choice, Edmonton Oilers, Minnesota Wild, Toronto Maple Leafs

What the Reimer Signing Means for Maple Leafs and Joseph Woll

Jim Parsons | September 29, 2025

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Friday that they signed veteran goaltender James Reimer to a professional tryout (PTO). The signing was announced just days after it was learned that Joseph…

Categories AA, Maple Leafs Goaltending, Maple Leafs Transactions, Toronto Maple Leafs

Barkov Out, Pickard Staying, Stolarz’s Deal, & More NHL Rumors

Jim Parsons | September 29, 2025

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, did the Edmonton Oilers pick Calvin Pickard over Connor Ingram? If so, why? In other news, Anthony Stolarz has signed a team-friendly extension with the…

Categories Editor's Choice, Edmonton Oilers, Florida Panthers, New Jersey Devils, NHL Rumors, Toronto Maple Leafs

Pending UFA Likely No Longer an Option for the Red Wings

Jim Parsons | September 28, 2025

There were rumors linking Kyle Connor to the Detroit Red Wings, as the star forward for the Winnipeg Jets is one of the many big names approaching unrestricted free agency…

Categories Detroit Red Wings, Free Agents, Winnipeg Jets

Barkov Injury Could Attract Panthers to Big Trade with Penguins

Jim Parsons | September 26, 2025

Dan Powers of the Empty Netters Podcast wrote on Friday after it was learned that Aleksander Barkov was likely to miss the entire 2025-26 season, “If Barkov’s injury is, in…

Categories Florida Panthers, Pittsburgh Penguins

NHL Rumors: Barkov Out, Reimer Joins Maple Leafs, Walman Close

Jim Parsons | September 26, 2025

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Aleksander Barkov is out for the Florida Panthers after suffering a knee injury in practice. Meanwhile, the Toronto Maple Leafs have brought in a goaltending…

Categories Editor's Choice, Edmonton Oilers, Florida Panthers, Montreal Canadiens, NHL Rumors, Toronto Maple Leafs
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