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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.

Update On Potentially Massive Oilers and Sharks Trade: 4 Pieces Involved

Jim Parsons | June 25, 2022

I previously talked about a scenario where the Edmonton Oilers and San Jose Sharks could actually work out a trade that would see Evander Kane come back to the Oilers…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, San Jose Sharks

NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Canucks, Blackhawks, Oilers, Sharks

Jim Parsons | June 25, 2022

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, there is speculation the Edmonton Oilers might have more cap space than people realize, the cap space coming from a very strange trade. Meanwhile, the…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, Edmonton Oilers, Montreal Canadiens, NHL Rumors, Vancouver Canucks

NHL Rumors: Jets, Rangers, Canadiens, Blackhawks, Canucks, Wild

Jim Parsons | June 24, 2022

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Chicago Blackhawks are set to name Luke Richardson as their next head coach. Out of Winnipeg, there is more behind-the-scenes chatter regarding Pierre-Luc Dubois…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, Minnesota Wild, Montreal Canadiens, New York Rangers, NHL Rumors, Winnipeg Jets

Oilers Should Consider Trading Budding Prospect Xavier Bourgault

Jim Parsons | June 23, 2022

The question, ‘Why would the Oilers consider trading one of their better prospects?’ is always fair to ask when the idea of building for the future and winning with drafted…

Categories Edmonton Oilers

NHL Rumors: Avalanche, Predators, Maple Leafs, Jets

Jim Parsons | June 23, 2022

In today’s NHL rumors, there is controversy coming out of Game 4 between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Colorado Avalanche. Meanwhile, there are updates on Filip Forsberg out of Nashville…

Categories Colorado Avalanche, Nashville Predators, NHL Rumors, Toronto Maple Leafs, Winnipeg Jets

Canadiens’ Legend Says Matthews, McDavid Get Canada Closer to Cup

Jim Parsons | June 23, 2022

How much do individual awards actually mean to professional hockey players? If you were to ask Auston Matthews — who won the Hart Trophy and the Ted Lindsay Award on…

Categories Editor's Choice, Edmonton Oilers, Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs

NHL Rumors: Panthers, Maple Leafs, Hurricanes, Ducks, Capitals

Jim Parsons | June 22, 2022

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Florida Panthers have found their head coach, but it isn’t the Jack Adams finalist they already had in house. Meanwhile, Auston Matthews won a…

Categories Anaheim Ducks, Florida Panthers, NHL Rumors, Toronto Maple Leafs, Washington Capitals

NHL Rumors: Canucks, Blackhawks, Hurricanes, Flames

Jim Parsons | June 21, 2022

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, there are questions about what it took from the Vancouver Canucks to get Andrei Kuzmenko to commit to signing with the team as a free…

Categories Calgary Flames, Carolina Hurricanes, Chicago Blackhawks, NHL Rumors, Vancouver Canucks

Oilers and Panthers Could Pull Off Blockbuster Goaltender Trade

Jim Parsons | June 20, 2022

As the Edmonton Oilers look to solve their goaltending issues this summer, an interesting name has just surfaced as a potential candidate. As per a report by Nick Kypreos said…

Categories Edmonton Oilers

NHL Rumors: Panthers, Stars, Canucks, Sabres, Lightning

Jim Parsons | June 20, 2022

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, reports have surfaced that the Florida Panthers are actively trying to trade Sergei Bobrovsky. What are they willing to do to move him? Meanwhile, the…

Categories Buffalo Sabres, Dallas Stars, Florida Panthers, NHL Rumors, Tampa Bay Lightning, Vancouver Canucks

NHL Rumors: Oilers, Senators, Avalanche, Jets, Stars, Blues

Jim Parsons | June 19, 2022

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Edmonton Oilers are on the verge of signing Jay Woodcroft to a three-year coaching extension, the Colorado Avalanche are making Valeri Nichushkin a priority…

Categories Colorado Avalanche, Dallas Stars, Edmonton Oilers, NHL Rumors, Ottawa Senators, St Louis Blues, Winnipeg Jets

Explaining Oilers’ 3 Most Confusing Summer Contracts: Kane, Keith, Smith

Jim Parsons | June 18, 2022

The Edmonton Oilers, specifically Ken Holland, have a lot of work to do this summer. If the plan is to keep as much of this team together as possible, Holland…

Categories Edmonton Oilers
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