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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 and Franson: What’s Taking So Long?

Jim Parsons | August 4, 2017

Recently I wrote an article asking the question, what is taking the Oilers so long to work out a deal with Jaromir Jagr? It was a somewhat rhetorical question in…

Categories Edmonton Oilers

Oilers and Jagr: What’s Taking So Long?

Jim Parsons | August 3, 2017

Perhaps the Edmonton Oilers are holding off on doing anything further with their roster until Leon Draisaitl’s deal is complete and the ink is dry. The fear that he may…

Categories Edmonton Oilers

Rumor Rundown: Jagr Snubbed, Duchene Dropping, Canes Sale a No-Go?

Jim Parsons | August 2, 2017

A bit of a busier day in hockey rumors covers everything from free agents to potential trades and the sale of an NHL franchise. Did Jaromir Jagr get snubbed by…

Categories Editor's Choice, NHL Rumors, Rumors

Johansen Signs With Predators: 8 Years, $64 Million

Jim Parsons | July 28, 2017

In what has to be considered a huge deal and one that will keep Ryan Johansen the top-line center in Nashville for the foreseeable future, the Predators inked the young…

Categories Nashville Predators

Rumor Rundown: Franson to Hawks, Bozak to Rangers, Markov News

Jim Parsons | July 27, 2017

Normally a quiet time in the NHL, there were some notes that made noise in hockey on Thursday. Both rumors and news items took the front page in the league.…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, Editor's Choice, Montreal Canadiens, Rumors

Edmonton Oilers and Nick Holden? Might Make Sense.

Jim Parsons | July 27, 2017

As was reported earlier by Larry Brooks and discussed by THW’s own Tom Dianora, the New York Rangers are actively shopping defenseman Nick Holden as they search to improve their…

Categories Editor's Choice, Edmonton Oilers

Rumor Rundown: McPhee Changes Plan, and NHL RFA Numbers

Jim Parsons | July 24, 2017

There were rumors that George McPhee and the Vegas Golden Knights were looking to move defensemen thanks to a stocked-full cupboard of blueliners they picked up at the 2017 NHL…

Categories Free Agents, Rumors

Sophomore Oilers: Realistic Expectations

Jim Parsons | July 21, 2017

There are a handful of players on the Edmonton Oilers who will be returning for their second season with the team. For these players, their first year was one that…

Categories Edmonton Oilers

Rumor Rundown: Draisaitl Bridge, Kessel Responds and Tavares to Tampa?

Jim Parsons | July 18, 2017

It sort of feels like a hockey ghost town. After weeks of insanely busy action, with trades and signings coming from every angle, the pace has slowed considerably and there’s…

Categories Editor's Choice, Edmonton Oilers, Rumors

Greenberg to Purchase Hurricanes for $500 Million

Jim Parsons | July 13, 2017

Reports are that Chuck Greenberg, former CEO and partnership owner of the Texas Rangers baseball organization, is set to purchase the Carolina Hurricanes of the NHL for approximately $500 million.…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes, NHL News

Rumor Rundown: Tatar Leaving Detroit? Kessel Leaving Penguins?

Jim Parsons | July 13, 2017

A couple of very interesting names may be on the move. To say these moves are imminent would be way overstating things, but in the cases of both Tomas Tatar…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins, Rumors

Yohann Auvitu: Oilers Second Smart Summer Bet

Jim Parsons | July 11, 2017

I recently wrote a piece stating that the Edmonton Oilers signing of Jussi Jokinen was a smart bet. Monday, the Oilers made a similar play, albeit with a much less proven…

Categories Edmonton Oilers
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