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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 Playoff Potential: Calgary Flames

Jim Parsons | April 5, 2017

Our final look at the potential first-round matchups for the Edmonton Oilers examines more closely the Calgary Flames. A good old “Battle of Alberta” seems to be high on everyone’s…

Categories Calgary Flames, Edmonton Oilers

7 Things Learned From Oilers Rise to Division Lead

Jim Parsons | April 2, 2017

The Edmonton Oilers stand at the top of the Pacific Division — at least for now. With a hard-fought overtime victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday, the Oilers have…

Categories Editor's Choice, Edmonton Oilers

Oilers Playoff Potential: San Jose Sharks

Jim Parsons | March 30, 2017

So far, in a series written on potential first-round matchups, I’ve looked at the Chicago Blackhawks, Minnesota Wild and Anaheim Ducks. Two of those teams are not likely candidates to face the Oilers,…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, San Jose Sharks

Oilers Playoff Potential: Minnesota Wild

Jim Parsons | March 29, 2017

First off, a big round of applause has to go out to the Edmonton Oilers for making the playoffs for the first time in a decade. The team has been…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, Minnesota Wild

Oilers Playoff Potential: Anaheim Ducks

Jim Parsons | March 28, 2017

In part two of our series on potential first-round matchups, we take a look at the Anaheim Ducks. Would the Edmonton Oilers benefit from playing the Ducks in the first…

Categories Anaheim Ducks, Edmonton Oilers

Oilers Playoff Potential: Chicago Blackhawks

Jim Parsons | March 27, 2017

It’s not a lock, but the Edmonton Oilers making the 2017 NHL Playoffs seems all but assured. Questions are beginning to surround the placement of teams in the Western Conference…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, Edmonton Oilers

Closing out the Season: Realistic Expectations

Jim Parsons | March 25, 2017

With the end of the regular season in clear view and a playoff birth on the horizon, there are a number of questions on the minds of Edmonton Oilers fans…

Categories Edmonton Oilers

Big Future for Award Winner Ethan Bear

Jim Parsons | March 23, 2017

The Edmonton Oilers got a steal of a selection when they took Ethan Bear in the fifth round of the 2015 NHL Entry Draft at #124 overall. A right-handed defenseman,…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, Oilers Prospects

Talbot to Shatter Oilers’ Record

Jim Parsons | March 19, 2017

The conversation between Edmonton Oilers‘ coach Todd McLellan and his No. 1 goaltender Cam Talbot, probably goes something like this: McLellan: “Hey Cam, how ya feeling tonight?” Talbot: “Good coach.”…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, Oilers Goaltending

Benoit Pouliot and a Clean Slate

Jim Parsons | March 10, 2017

Against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Benoit Pouliot will make his return to the Edmonton Oilers’ lineup. After taking a nasty fall in practice and missing nearly a month with an undisclosed…

Categories Edmonton Oilers

Edmonton Oilers: RFA Dominos and Value Deals

Jim Parsons | March 8, 2017

One of the things that became crystal clear when Peter Chiarelli took the job as Edmonton Oilers’ general manager is that he was going to be gifted the drafting of Connor…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, Oilers Management

Oilers’ Deadline Analysis: “Team Deserves a Chance”

Jim Parsons | March 1, 2017

The NHL trade deadline has come and gone.  With that, the Edmonton Oilers — a team pegged as buyers for the first time in a decade —  were extremely quiet.…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, Trade Deadline
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