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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: Canadiens, Oilers, Penguins, More

Jim Parsons | May 6, 2019

In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there are updates on the Montreal Canadiens and their search for some goaltending help, the Edmonton Oilers have landed their man, and there is plenty…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, Montreal Canadiens, NHL Rumors

NHL Rumors: Holland, Smith-Pelly, Avs, Sabres, More

Jim Parsons | May 5, 2019

In today’s NHL rumor rundown, it appears Ken Holland will be accepting the role of General Manager for the Edmonton Oilers, there is buzz that a certain Washington Capitals forward…

Categories Detroit Red Wings, Edmonton Oilers, NHL Rumors

THW Podcast – Ep. 21 – Oilers, Blues, Maple Leafs

Jim Parsons | May 4, 2019

On this edition of the Hockey Writers Podcast, we chat the Edmonton Oilers and their formal offer to Ken Holland for the GM’s role, we bring in The Old Prof…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, Hockey Media, St Louis Blues, Toronto Maple Leafs

NHL Rumors: Islanders, Canucks, Maple Leafs, More

Jim Parsons | May 4, 2019

In today’s NHL rumors there is speculation about what the New York Islanders will do now that they’re out of the playoffs, the Vancouver Canucks have to make decisions on…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, New York Islanders, NHL Rumors

Report: Edmonton Oilers Offer Ken Holland Job as GM

Jim Parsons | May 3, 2019

According to Mark Spector of Sportsnet, the job of Edmonton Oilers next general manager is Ken Holland’s, if he wants it. Holland was always on the backs of people’s minds…

Categories Detroit Red Wings, Edmonton Oilers, Uncategorized

NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Oilers, Malkin, More

Jim Parsons | May 3, 2019

In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is speculation as to what exactly the Toronto Maple Leafs will do to address their salary cap issues, Milan Lucic might be ready to…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, NHL Rumors, Toronto Maple Leafs

McCrimmon Made Right Choice Steering Clear of Oilers

Jim Parsons | May 2, 2019

You can say that the announcement Kelly McCrimmon being promoted to the position of general manager with the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday is not a negative reflection on the…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, Vegas Golden Knights

Kelly McCrimmon Promoted to Golden Knights GM

Jim Parsons | May 2, 2019

It appears there was a very good reason the Edmonton Oilers were not granted permission to speak with Kelly McCrimmon as they were interviewing candidates for the new General Manager…

Categories Vegas Golden Knights

NHL Rumors: Golden Knights, Oilers, Rangers, More

Jim Parsons | May 2, 2019

In today’s NHL rumor rundown there are some predictions coming out of Vegas as far as who might be staying or going with the Golden Knights, why the team decided…

Categories Editor's Choice, Edmonton Oilers, NHL Rumors, Vegas Golden Knights

NHL Rumors: Penguins, Oilers, Red Wings, More

Jim Parsons | May 1, 2019

Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet dropped another edition of 31 Thoughts and updated fans on a number of rumors and addressed a variety of topics. Among them, he discussed the Penguins…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, NHL Rumors, Pittsburgh Penguins

NHL Rumors: Sabres, Penguins, KHL, More

Jim Parsons | April 30, 2019

In today’s NHL rumor rundown there are updates out of Buffalo where the Sabres have a couple of interesting free agents, Jim Rutherford is slowing down any action in Pittsburgh…

Categories Buffalo Sabres, NHL Rumors, Pittsburgh Penguins

NHL Rumors: Flames, Maple Leafs, Jets, More

Jim Parsons | April 29, 2019

In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there are updates on a few players from the Calgary Flames, the Carolina Hurricanes are banged up and could be without some big names for…

Categories Calgary Flames, Editor's Choice, NHL Rumors
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