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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. He’s been a trusted source for five-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.

Chiarelli: Good or Bad GM in 2016?

Jim Parsons | January 1, 2017

As the 2016 calendar year closes, it’s only natural to reflect on some of the year’s major stories in Oil Country. In no way making that job a small task,…

Oilers Prioritizing Russell Extension: That’s a Mistake

Jim Parsons | December 28, 2016

Social media was abuzz last night as news came out that seems to officially confirm the rumor the Edmonton Oilers are looking to extend defenseman Kris Russell to another contract. Doing…

Oilers: All I Want for Christmas…

Jim Parsons | December 22, 2016

The Edmonton Oilers finally defeated the Arizona Coyotes in regulation! In 25 straight contests — even back to 2011 when the Arizona Coyotes were not named the Arizona Coyotes —…

Sentimental Maroon Serves Simple Reminder

Jim Parsons | December 20, 2016

The Edmonton Oilers won a close battle against the St. Louis Blues on Monday. It was the Oilers second straight defeat of a team that, in the past, has owned…

Oilers Looking for a True Top Blue

Jim Parsons | December 17, 2016

There are very few superstar, No. 1 defensemen in the NHL. An argument can be made that there may be only five or six teams in the NHL who employ…

Are Oilers Risking Asset Mismanagement?

Jim Parsons | December 15, 2016

There has been a lot of talk lately about Kris Russell. Some of it centers around the fact that Russell has played well for the Edmonton Oilers and is logging…

Puljujarvi Likely Headed to AHL

Jim Parsons | December 14, 2016

Jesse Puljujarvi is a high-end, extremely talented prospect for the Edmonton Oilers. The organization has very little doubt in his ability to become a top-line winger in the NHL and…

Should Oilers Consider Iginla?

Jim Parsons | December 13, 2016

The Edmonton Oilers have a very legitimate source within the organization that also hosts a daily radio show entitled “Oilers Now with Bob Stauffer”. As you can guess, that source’s…

McDavid’s Post-Game Comments Speak Volumes

Jim Parsons | December 9, 2016

The normally soft-spoken Connor McDavid didn’t mince words when he called out Philadelphia Flyers Brandon Manning after the Oilers loss to the Flyers on Thursday.  Manning was front and center…

Oilers Setting the Bar Too Low

Jim Parsons | December 8, 2016

The Edmonton Oilers are a better team than they were last season. Taking a look at the standings, it’s difficult to argue otherwise. Yet, for some reason, the Oilers have…

Fantasy Daily Cheat Sheet: Dec. 8

Jim Parsons | December 8, 2016

The NHL has 10 games on the schedule Thursday. A number of the matchups appear to be completely lopsided contests and it should affect the way you build your fantasy…

Fayne Out, Who Steps In?

Jim Parsons | December 7, 2016

One of the things forgotten in an overtime loss the Buffalo Sabres handed the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday evening was the untimely exit of Mark Fayne. Fayne took himself out…

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