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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.

Rumour Rundown: The Shattenkirk Rental and More Moving Capitals?

Jim Parsons | May 4, 2017

With the Washington Capitals on the brink of 2017 NHL playoff elimination, it won’t take long for fans, media and management to start asking ‘what went wrong?’ How can a…

Categories Column, Editor's Choice, Rumors, Washington Capitals

Edmonton Oilers: The Bounce-Back Kids

Jim Parsons | May 3, 2017

If there’s one thing this 2016-17 version of the Edmonton Oilers has shown us, it’s that this roster has a unique ability to bounce back from losses that could be…

Categories Edmonton Oilers

Oddest NHL Free Agent Signings in the Past 20 Years

Jim Parsons | April 25, 2017

It’s fairly easy to assume that every NHL franchise has at least one or two free agent signings they can look back on and say to themselves, “what were we thinking?”…

Categories Free Agents, Trending

NHL Playoff Matchups: The Second Round

Jim Parsons | April 25, 2017

The first round of the NHL playoffs is in the books. Some major upsets led the way in terms of storylines and some valiant efforts come in at a not…

Categories Anaheim Ducks, Commentary, Edmonton Oilers, Nashville Predators, New York Rangers, Ottawa Senators, Pittsburgh Penguins, Previews and Predictions, St Louis Blues, Washington Capitals

8 Things Learned From Oilers’ First Playoff Round

Jim Parsons | April 23, 2017

The Edmonton Oilers defeated the San Jose Sharks in a best-of-seven series in six games. Saying that feels a touch odd after a decade out of the playoffs and the…

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Edmonton Oilers: 5 Things for Game 5

Jim Parsons | April 20, 2017

It was a good old-fashioned blowout on Tuesday that saw the Edmonton Oilers defeated at the hands of the San Jose Sharks by the tune of a 7-0 whooping. The…

Categories Edmonton Oilers

Oilers Update on Oscar Klefbom: Fingers Crossed

Jim Parsons | April 16, 2017

On Friday evening, the Edmonton Oilers dominated the San Jose Sharks. It was a nice change of pace from the disastrous outing the “Orange Crush” put forward in Game 1 of their…

Categories Edmonton Oilers

NHL Playoff Matchups: The First Round

Jim Parsons | April 10, 2017

The first round of the NHL playoffs is mere days away. The brackets are in and the playoff matchups set. The league has determined who will be playing who based…

Categories Editor's Choice, Previews and Predictions, Trending

4 Huge Game-Time Decisions to End Oilers Season

Jim Parsons | April 9, 2017

The Edmonton Oilers won the first of a back-to-back series against the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday. With the win, the Oilers now sit second in the Pacific Division with 101…

Categories Edmonton Oilers

Adam Larsson: Pilot or Passenger?

Jim Parsons | April 6, 2017

On Wednesday night, Scott Cullen from TSN got both Edmonton Oilers fans and some less than flag-waving analytics supporters a little hot under the collar when, in a tweet citing…

Categories Editor's Choice, Edmonton Oilers

Oilers Playoff Potential: Calgary Flames

Jim Parsons | April 5, 2017

Our final look at the potential first-round matchups for the Edmonton Oilers examines more closely the Calgary Flames. A good old “Battle of Alberta” seems to be high on everyone’s…

Categories Calgary Flames, Edmonton Oilers

7 Things Learned From Oilers Rise to Division Lead

Jim Parsons | April 2, 2017

The Edmonton Oilers stand at the top of the Pacific Division — at least for now. With a hard-fought overtime victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday, the Oilers have…

Categories Editor's Choice, Edmonton Oilers, Trending
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