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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.

Oilers News & Rumors: Holland, Kulikov, Hall, Bouchard, More

Jim Parsons | April 14, 2021

In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, Ken Holland spoke with the media after Monday’s NHL Trade Deadline came and went and both his comments, tone and body language…

Categories Edmonton Oilers

NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Oilers, Capitals, Bruins, Jets, Flames…

Jim Parsons | April 14, 2021

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, why did the Washington Capitals decide to move on from Jakub Vrana? Meanwhile, was Anthony Mantha in the Detroit Red Wings’ doghouse? The Edmonton Oilers…

Categories Boston Bruins, Calgary Flames, Detroit Red Wings, Edmonton Oilers, NHL Rumors, Toronto Maple Leafs, Washington Capitals, Winnipeg Jets

NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Rangers, Sabres, Red Wings, Oilers, More

Jim Parsons | April 13, 2021

Less than 24 hours removed from the end of trade deadline day, scribes and analysts are picking their winners and losers. Perhaps it’s not fair to do so without a…

Categories Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres, Detroit Red Wings, Edmonton Oilers, Montreal Canadiens, New York Rangers, NHL Rumors

NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Bruins, Rangers, Kings, Red Wings, Penguins, More

Jim Parsons | April 12, 2021

In our final NHL rumors rundown before the NHL Trade Deadline, we’re going with a number of quick hits as the final hours wind down. Included is talk about the…

Categories Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres, Detroit Red Wings, New York Rangers, NHL Rumors, Pittsburgh Penguins, Toronto Maple Leafs

Oilers News & Rumors: McDavid, Hall, Del Zotto, Updated Schedule

Jim Parsons | April 11, 2021

In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, there’s some talk that general manager Ken Holland might be searching the trade market for a left-shot defenseman. If so, who does…

Categories Commentary, Edmonton Oilers, News and Rumors

NHL Rumors: Wild, Flyers, Maple Leafs, Canadiens, Waivers, More

Jim Parsons | April 11, 2021

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Philadelphia Flyers are trying to make one final push to re-sign a pending UFA and popular trade target before Monday’s deadline, while the Minnesota…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, Columbus Blue Jackets, Montreal Canadiens, NHL Rumors, Philadelphia Flyers, Toronto Maple Leafs

Brandon Montour Traded from Sabres to Panthers Ahead of Deadline

Jim Parsons | April 10, 2021

The Florida Panthers needed a defenseman after news broke that Aaron Ekblad was done for the remainder of the NHL’s regular season. It appears they’ve found one in Brandon Montour…

Categories Buffalo Sabres, Florida Panthers

NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Maple Leafs, Kings, Oilers, Blues, More

Jim Parsons | April 10, 2021

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Chicago Blackhawks have made Mattias Janmark a healthy scratch. Does that mean his fate is sealed and a trade is coming? Meanwhile, the Edmonton…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, Edmonton Oilers, Los Angeles Kings, NHL Rumors, St Louis Blues, Toronto Maple Leafs

Holland Open to Trading Oilers’ First-Round Pick for Non-Rental Player

Jim Parsons | April 9, 2021

Ken Holland said a lot of interesting things during his media availability on Friday. Perhaps the most intriguing was how he responded to a question about the status of his…

Categories Edmonton Oilers

NHL Rumors: Oilers, Flames, Bruins, Ducks, Maple Leafs and Hall Update

Jim Parsons | April 9, 2021

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Edmonton Oilers have waived a forward just days before the NHL trade deadline. What’s their play here? In Calgary, Sam Bennett has found new…

Categories Anaheim Ducks, Boston Bruins, Calgary Flames, Edmonton Oilers, NHL Rumors, Toronto Maple Leafs

NHL Rumors: Bruins, Panthers, Blues, Oilers, Blue Jackets, More

Jim Parsons | April 8, 2021

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Chicago Blackhawks and Florida Panthers have made a trade which opens up the door for the Panthers to go shopping before the trade deadline.…

Categories Boston Bruins, Chicago Blackhawks, Columbus Blue Jackets, Edmonton Oilers, Florida Panthers, NHL Rumors, St Louis Blues

Oilers News & Rumors: Smith, Nurse, Hall, Holloway, Bouchard, More

Jim Parsons | April 7, 2021

In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, Ken Holland was a guest on Oilers Now with Bob Stauffer this week and discussed the NHL trade deadline, Evan Bouchard’s playing…

Categories Edmonton Oilers
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