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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.

NHL Rumors: Golden Knights, Flames, Wild, NHL Playoff Sites, More

Jim Parsons | April 2, 2020

In today’s NHL rumor rundown, one scribe asks if the Vegas Golden Knights might consider keeping Robin Lehner and moving on from Marc-Andre Fleury. Speaking of goaltenders, have the Calgary…

Categories Calgary Flames, Minnesota Wild, NHL Rumors

NHL Rumors: Sharks, Bruins, Oilers, Flyers, More

Jim Parsons | April 1, 2020

In today’s NHL rumor rundown, the San Jose Sharks might have a need for a goaltender that may not get the deal he wants in free agency. The Edmonton Oilers…

Categories Boston Bruins, Editor's Choice, Edmonton Oilers, NHL Rumors

NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Oilers, Senators, Retirement Rumors, More

Jim Parsons | March 31, 2020

In today’s NHL rumor rundown, the Toronto Maple Leafs have admitted their interest in a KHL forward, Brady Tkachuk provides an update on how the two Senators players who contracted…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, NHL Rumors, Ottawa Senators, Toronto Maple Leafs

Oilers News & Rumors: Draisaitl, Slepyshev, Kassian, More

Jim Parsons | March 30, 2020

In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, Zack Kassian has found himself on the receiving end of a few humorous shots from his teammates and both Leon Draisaitl and…

Categories Edmonton Oilers

NHL Rumors: Wild, Lightning, Blackhawks, More

Jim Parsons | March 30, 2020

In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is news on the Tampa Bay Lightning likely unwillingness to re-sign Cory Conacher and where he’ll wind up as a result. The Minnesota Wild…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, Minnesota Wild, NHL Rumors, Tampa Bay Lightning

NHL Rumors: Oilers, Maple Leafs, Coyotes, Bruins, More

Jim Parsons | March 29, 2020

In today’s NHL rumor rundown, the Edmonton Oilers have told one of their top defensive prospects to stay where he is and not join the team or its AHL club…

Categories Boston Bruins, Editor's Choice, Edmonton Oilers, NHL Rumors, Toronto Maple Leafs

NHL Rumors: Oilers, Avs, Senators, Free Agent Bad Luck, More

Jim Parsons | March 28, 2020

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, another player has tested positive for COVID-19 from the Colorado Avalanche, the Edmonton Oilers are looking to sign a couple of international prospects and one…

Categories Colorado Avalanche, Edmonton Oilers, NHL Rumors, Ottawa Senators

McDavid Says He’d Rather Not Jump Right Into Playoffs

Jim Parsons | March 27, 2020

Connor McDavid took part in an NHL Conference call with captains from four Pacific Division teams on Friday and among the many number of topics discussed, he noted that a…

Categories Edmonton Oilers

NHL Rumors: Rangers, NHL Game Show, Virtual Draft, More

Jim Parsons | March 27, 2020

In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is news on the New York Rangers potentially having trouble signing Tony DeAngelo, there is interest by a few NHL teams in a KHL…

Categories New York Rangers, NHL Rumors

NHL Rumors: Flames, Maple Leafs, Capitals, More

Jim Parsons | March 26, 2020

In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is speculation that a couple of Calgary Flames forwards may have dodged a bullet when it comes to trades because of the NHL stoppage,…

Categories Calgary Flames, Editor's Choice, NHL Rumors, Toronto Maple Leafs, Washington Capitals

NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Blackhawks, NHLPA Comments, More

Jim Parsons | March 25, 2020

In today’s NHL rumor rundown, could a recently shipped out forward make his way back to the Montreal Canadiens? In Chicago, what does a contract for Dominik Kubalik look like?…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, Montreal Canadiens, NHL Rumors

James Neal: Oilers Most Likely Moved Before the 2020-21 Season

Jim Parsons | March 24, 2020

As we noted when we took at look at the future of Kris Russell, next season, the Edmonton Oilers will have some decisions to make. As NHL owners and GM’s…

Categories Edmonton Oilers
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