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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.

9 Surprises That Could Shock at the NHL Expansion Draft

Jim Parsons | May 9, 2017

The 2017 NHL Expansion Draft is set to take place starting on June 18 and at the draft, the Vegas Golden Knights will have added 30 new players to its…

Categories Anaheim Ducks, Editor's Choice, Edmonton Oilers, NHL Expansion

Ain’t No Woe Is Me for the Oilers

Jim Parsons | May 8, 2017

The Edmonton Oilers had every reason to fold their hand heading into Game 6 of the Western Conference Semifinals. Seemingly fighting a battle against both the Anaheim Ducks and the…

Categories Edmonton Oilers

Rumor Rundown: Jackets Trying Not to Trade Josh Anderson?

Jim Parsons | May 7, 2017

Now that a number of teams are out of the 2017 NHL playoff race, next on the agenda is how to handle the dominos that come from planning for the…

Categories Columbus Blue Jackets, Commentary, Rumors

Blown Calls Ruining Oilers Playoff Chances, NHL Credibility

Jim Parsons | May 6, 2017

There are some who will argue that the Oilers are the only ones to blame for the fact that they are now down 3-2 in the best-of-seven series against the…

Categories Edmonton Oilers

Rumor Rundown: Bruins’ Ryan Spooner Being Shopped?

Jim Parsons | May 5, 2017

The Boston Bruins are a team that took a pretty sizeable step forward in 2016-17. While they felt the pain of a disappointing defeat at the hands of the Ottawa…

Categories Boston Bruins, Commentary, Rumors, Trades Contracts and Transactions

Rumour Rundown: The Shattenkirk Rental and More Moving Capitals?

Jim Parsons | May 4, 2017

With the Washington Capitals on the brink of 2017 NHL playoff elimination, it won’t take long for fans, media and management to start asking ‘what went wrong?’ How can a…

Categories Commentary, Editor's Choice, Rumors, Washington Capitals

Edmonton Oilers: The Bounce-Back Kids

Jim Parsons | May 3, 2017

If there’s one thing this 2016-17 version of the Edmonton Oilers has shown us, it’s that this roster has a unique ability to bounce back from losses that could be…

Categories Edmonton Oilers

Oddest NHL Free Agent Signings in the Past 20 Years

Jim Parsons | April 25, 2017

It’s fairly easy to assume that every NHL franchise has at least one or two free agent signings they can look back on and say to themselves, “what were we thinking?”…

Categories Editor's Choice, Free Agents

NHL Playoff Matchups: The Second Round

Jim Parsons | April 25, 2017

The first round of the NHL playoffs is in the books. Some major upsets led the way in terms of storylines and some valiant efforts come in at a not…

Categories Anaheim Ducks, Commentary, Edmonton Oilers, Nashville Predators, New York Rangers, Ottawa Senators, Pittsburgh Penguins, Previews and Predictions, St Louis Blues, Washington Capitals

8 Things Learned From Oilers’ First Playoff Round

Jim Parsons | April 23, 2017

The Edmonton Oilers defeated the San Jose Sharks in a best-of-seven series in six games. Saying that feels a touch odd after a decade out of the playoffs and the…

Categories Edmonton Oilers

Edmonton Oilers: 5 Things for Game 5

Jim Parsons | April 20, 2017

It was a good old-fashioned blowout on Tuesday that saw the Edmonton Oilers defeated at the hands of the San Jose Sharks by the tune of a 7-0 whooping. The…

Categories Edmonton Oilers

Oilers Update on Oscar Klefbom: Fingers Crossed

Jim Parsons | April 16, 2017

On Friday evening, the Edmonton Oilers dominated the San Jose Sharks. It was a nice change of pace from the disastrous outing the “Orange Crush” put forward in Game 1 of their…

Categories Edmonton Oilers
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