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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: Josi, Ryan, Oilers, Avs, More

Jim Parsons | October 29, 2019

In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is news on Roman Josi’s new deal, what it means for the Nashville Predators and what it might say to other free agent NHL…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, NHL Rumors, Ottawa Senators

NHL Rumors: Blues, Senators, Devils, Maple Leafs, More

Jim Parsons | October 28, 2019

In today’s NHL rumor rundown, the St. Louis Blues got hit with devastating news that Vladimir Tarasenko is out for what might be the remainder of the season. Will the…

Categories NHL Rumors, Ottawa Senators, St Louis Blues

NHL Rumors: Bruins, Maple Leafs, Oilers, More

Jim Parsons | October 27, 2019

In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is news on the Boston Bruins and their search for a forward, Elliotte Friedman reaffirms that Mike Babcock is safe in Toronto and will…

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

The Nurse Contract Extension: What Oilers Can Expect

Jim Parsons | October 26, 2019

As noted in a recent NHL rumor rundown article, according to Elliotte Friedman’s latest 31 Thoughts post, the Edmonton Oilers and Darnell Nurse are beginning to have conversations as it…

Categories Editor's Choice, Edmonton Oilers

NHL Rumors: Perlini, Williams, Bruins, Oilers, More

Jim Parsons | October 26, 2019

In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is an update on the earlier reports of Brendan Perlini being given permission to seek a trade out of Chicago, Justin Williams is skating…

Categories Boston Bruins, Chicago Blackhawks, NHL Rumors

NHL Rumor Shootdown: Maple Leafs Unlikely to Fix Issues via Trade

Jim Parsons | October 25, 2019

During today’s NHL rumor rundown post, we mentioned that an NHL reporter out of Edmonton, Jim Matheson, cited pro scout sources around the league who thought it was universally believed…

Categories NHL Rumors, Toronto Maple Leafs

NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Capitals, Wild, Maple Leafs, More

Jim Parsons | October 25, 2019

In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there are developments between the Chicago Blackhawks and forward Brendan Perlini, no developments in Washington where two huge names are becoming free agents, and most…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, NHL Rumors

Oilers News and Rumors: Nurse, Gagner, McDavid, Bottom-Six, More

Jim Parsons | October 24, 2019

In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, there is buzz surrounding the struggle in Edmonton’s bottom-six forward group —which led to Sam Gagner being inserted into the lineup —…

Categories Edmonton Oilers

NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Sabres, Red Wings, Jets, Oilers, More

Jim Parsons | October 24, 2019

In today’s NHL rumor rundown, Elliotte Friedman took an in-depth look at whether or not Mike Babcock is on the hot seat in Toronto, there is a ton of positive…

Categories Buffalo Sabres, Editor's Choice, NHL Rumors, Toronto Maple Leafs

NHL Rumor Shootdown: Hall To Oilers Not Likely

Jim Parsons | October 23, 2019

There’s been a lot of speculation of late when it comes to Taylor Hall and his future with the New Jersey Devils. Some believe it’s a matter of time, if…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, New Jersey Devils, NHL Rumors

Is Leon Draisaitl Better than Auston Matthews?

Jim Parsons | October 23, 2019

Maple Leafs faithful might not be big fans of TSN hockey insider Craig Button today, or for that matter, a while. After making comments that Auston Matthews isn’t in the…

Categories Editor's Choice, Edmonton Oilers, Toronto Maple Leafs

NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Penguins, Oilers, Seattle Names, More

Jim Parsons | October 22, 2019

In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is news on the rumored interest from the Toronto Maple Leafs in KHL forward Konstantin Okulov. Plus, are the Pittsburgh Penguins ready to shake…

Categories NHL Rumors, Pittsburgh Penguins, Toronto Maple Leafs
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