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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.

Former Oilers Nobody Misses

Jim Parsons | November 6, 2016

I woke up Saturday morning to hear that former Edmonton Oiler Raffi Torres had retired from the NHL. A player who was once a key depth piece in the 2006 Stanley…

Categories Edmonton Oilers

Fantasy Daily Cheat Sheet: Nov 6, 2016

Jim Parsons | November 6, 2016

Sunday there are six games in the NHL. Of those games, only Winnipeg, Detroit and Anaheim are not playing in back-to-back affairs. There will be a lot of tired hockey…

Categories Daily Pools, Fantasy

Fantasy Daily Cheat Sheet: Nov 5, 2016

Jim Parsons | November 5, 2016

There isn’t much to talk about in hockey this weekend other than 12 games in the NHL on Saturday and an unforgettable Friday that included one of the worst blow-outs…

Categories Daily Pools, Fantasy

Benning Not to Blame for Loss

Jim Parsons | November 4, 2016

The Edmonton Oilers lost their third game in a row on Thursday. That makes it officially a losing streak. Fans were hoping that this 7-1-0 start was the beginning of…

Categories Edmonton Oilers

Fantasy Daily Cheat Sheet: Nov 4, 2016

Jim Parsons | November 4, 2016

On Wednesday, it was a night of overtime hockey. Of the 12 games scheduled, six of them went to extra time or a shootout. The Penguins, Predators, Devils, Lightning, Jets…

Categories Daily Pools, Editor's Choice, Fantasy

A Secondary Scoring Solution

Jim Parsons | November 3, 2016

The Edmonton Oilers are still 7-2-1. It’s not a time to panic or throw away the season just because the Oilers have lost two games in a row. Yes, technically…

Categories Editor's Choice, Edmonton Oilers

Fantasy Daily Cheat Sheet: Nov 3, 2016

Jim Parsons | November 3, 2016

Wednesday saw three games and as expected, the Montreal Canadiens disposed of the Vancouver Canucks easily. Philadelphia and Pittsburgh came away winners and now they, along with the Canucks, will…

Categories Daily Pools, Fantasy

Learning How to Shut Down McDavid?

Jim Parsons | November 2, 2016

The Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday in dramatic fashion. An overtime loss now has the Oilers faced with their first two-game losing streak this season and in those…

Categories Edmonton Oilers

Fantasy Daily Cheat Sheet: Nov. 2, 2016

Jim Parsons | November 2, 2016

Wednesday has only three games from which to derive your fantasy roster. Montreal seems like the obvious choice for most of your selections as they’re coming in to a game against Vancouver…

Categories Daily Pools, Fantasy

Fantasy Daily Cheat Sheet: Nov. 1, 2016

Jim Parsons | November 1, 2016

Yesterday was an NHL free day as Halloween took center stage and hockey action a back seat. The result is 12 games in the NHL on Tuesday and 24 of…

Categories Fantasy

Oilers Being Out-Shot, but Winning

Jim Parsons | October 30, 2016

The Edmonton Oilers are 7-1-0. Their seventh win of the 2015-16 season didn’t come until November 20 that year and, at that point, Edmonton was 7-12-1 and already looking at potentially missing…

Categories Edmonton Oilers

Fantasy Daily Cheat Sheet: Oct 29, 2016

Jim Parsons | October 29, 2016

There are 10 games on the NHL schedule Saturday and the focus in Canada will be on the Toronto Maple Leafs versus the Montreal Canadiens. The Canadiens have won six…

Categories Daily Pools, Fantasy
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