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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.

Rumor Rundown: Marleau and Thornton Leverage, Devils Busy

Jim Parsons | June 30, 2017

With only one day until free agency, the pieces are starting to fall into place. It’s coming down the wire and players are using teams as leverage, making their final…

Categories Free Agents, New Jersey Devils, NHL Rumors, Rumors

Rumor Rundown: Bonino, Kunitz, Daley, Cullen All Leaving Penguins

Jim Parsons | June 29, 2017

When you win the Stanley Cup, you can safely assume that some of the pieces that got you there are going to ask for raises. When you win it twice…

Categories Free Agents, NHL Rumors, Pittsburgh Penguins, Rumors

Former Oiler Dave Semenko Dies at Age 59

Jim Parsons | June 29, 2017

At the age of 59, former Edmonton Oiler winger and enforcer Dave Semenko lost his battle with cancer and has passed away. The team announced the news on Thursday and…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, Oilers History

Rumor Rundown: Alzner, Williams, Boyle and a Draisaitl Offer Sheet

Jim Parsons | June 28, 2017

Another day closer to July 1 and free agency and another day teams can chat with prospective free agents about joining their roster. This is also another day that teams…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, Free Agents, NHL Rumors, Rumors

McDavid to Sign Monster Extension With the Oilers

Jim Parsons | June 28, 2017

The contract extension coming between the Edmonton Oilers and Connor McDavid is a monster. McDavid will be officially the highest paid player in the NHL since the new eight-year maximum…

Categories Edmonton Oilers

Rumor Rundown: Shattenkirk, Gryba, Phaneuf, More Updates

Jim Parsons | June 27, 2017

The rumors are fast and furious. As such, we’ll be coming hot and heavy for the remaining days leading up to July 1. Teams are talking to pending unrestricted free…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, Free Agents, NHL Rumors, Rumors

Rumor Rundown: Tavares, Yakupov, Thornton, More on the Move?

Jim Parsons | June 27, 2017

With free agency right around the corner, there are all sorts of chatter that some big names may be looking at new homes for the 2017-18 season. Joe Thornton Leaving…

Categories New York Islanders, NHL Rumors, Rumors

NHL Full List of RFA Qualifying Offers

Jim Parsons | June 26, 2017

It is the time of the season when each respective NHL club looks at their crop of restricted free agents (RFA) and issues qualifying offers for those players they would…

Categories Free Agents, NHL News

Hockey Hall of Fame Selects Seven

Jim Parsons | June 26, 2017

On Monday, the Hockey Hall of Fame announced seven new members have been elected for the 2017 class. The newest members will consist of Teemu Selanne, Paul Kariya, Dave Andreychuk,…

Categories Hockey History, NHL News

Oilers Re-Sign Zack Kassian on 3-Year Deal

Jim Parsons | June 26, 2017

The Edmonton Oilers took on Zack Kassian as a reclamation project in 2015 when they trade aging goaltender Ben Scrivens to Montreal for a Kassian, who had, at that point,…

Categories Edmonton Oilers

Hurricanes Re-Sign Derek Ryan

Jim Parsons | June 26, 2017

After posting career numbers in the NHL last season, Derek Ryan will be back with the Carolina Hurricanes. Monday he signed a one-way, one-year contract worth a reported $1.425 million.…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes, Hurricanes Transactions

2017 NHL Draft: Blackhawks Pick Henri Jokiharju #29 Overall

Jim Parsons | June 24, 2017

With the 29th Pick in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft the Chicago Blackhawks Have Selected Henri Jokiharju From the Portland Winterhawks in the WHL. About Henri Jokiharju Jokiharju is a 6 foot,…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, NHL Entry Draft
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