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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.

Rumor Rundown: Gionta, Oilers, Red Wings Making Moves?

Jim Parsons | September 9, 2017

In today’s edition of the Rumor Rundown we take a look at the Detroit Red Wings, Edmonton Oilers and Buffalo Sabres. Detroit Red Wings Making Moves? Elliotte Friedman was recently on Sportsnet…

Categories Detroit Red Wings, Rumors

Rumor Rundown: Duchene Deal Closer, van Riemsdyk Wants Paid, More

Jim Parsons | September 7, 2017

It’s a question that doesn’t seem to go away. What is happening with Matt Duchene and the Colorado Avalanche? After weeks of discussion might there finally be some movement? If…

Categories Boston Bruins, Colorado Avalanche, Editor's Choice, Rumors, Toronto Maple Leafs

NHL’s Next 30-Goal Scorers

Jim Parsons | September 6, 2017

As we creep closer and closer to the start of the NHL season, fans will take stock of their teams, predict their chances for success and eventually, many will begin…

Categories Editor's Choice, Previews and Predictions

Rumor Rundown: Eichel, Iginla, 10 Most Likely Traded Players

Jim Parsons | September 4, 2017

The season is drawing nearer and rookie camps for some teams are getting underway this week. Around the NHL, there is still some unfinished business. New Deal for Jack Eichel…

Categories Buffalo Sabres, Editor's Choice, Rumors

7 Things the Oilers Need to Avoid This Season

Jim Parsons | September 4, 2017

The Edmonton Oilers were a fantastic surprise last season. Making it to the second round of the 2016-17 NHL Playoffs and posting a 103-point regular season to finish seventh in…

Categories Edmonton Oilers

Rumor Rundown: Iginla, Jagr, Pastrnak, More

Jim Parsons | September 1, 2017

What’s going on with some of the more veteran free agents on the market? With players like Jarome Iginla and Jaromir Jagr still yet to find homes, many are linking them…

Categories Calgary Flames, Rumors

Rumor Rundown: Vanek, Duchene, Tavares, More

Jim Parsons | August 30, 2017

As the NHL gets closer to the season and contracts start to turn into professional tryouts (PTO’s) there appears to be some resolution on the horizon for a few players…

Categories Editor's Choice, Rumors, Vancouver Canucks

Oilers’ Right Wing Depth: Suspect or Sufficient?

Jim Parsons | August 30, 2017

If the Oilers have an area of weakness where there was at one time a strength, it’s at the right wing position. Jordan Eberle’s exit to the New York Islanders…

Categories Edmonton Oilers

Jordan Eberle for Ryan Strome Revisited

Jim Parsons | August 25, 2017

When you don’t have a lot of NHL to write about or examine, you find yourself looking back and transactions and moves that already took place. Was this really a…

Categories Edmonton Oilers

Rumor Rundown: Jagr to Calgary, Oilers Done, Kerfoot, More

Jim Parsons | August 23, 2017

Could there be some closure for big-name free agents on the horizon? Is there a team that is “officially” done for the summer? Where are the kids from college going…

Categories Calgary Flames, Rumors

Rumor Rundown: Tavares, Nugent-Hopkins, Butcher, More

Jim Parsons | August 20, 2017

Even with the mid-August lack of action in the NHL, there are a few rumors that have garnered a bit of attention. The ever-growing saga of John Tavares continues, the…

Categories Rumors, Toronto Maple Leafs

Understanding the Draisaitl Deal

Jim Parsons | August 17, 2017

Wednesday, for most Edmonton Oilers fans, was a good day. As was announced mid-afternoon, the Oilers signed Leon Draisaitl to an eight-year extension worth $68 million. It was a deal…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, Oilers Transactions
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