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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.

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

Being Tested and Passing With Flying Colors

Jim Parsons | October 28, 2016

You often hear players talk about the notion of taking games one at a time. Sometimes, they’ll even suggest they focus on things one period, one step or one shot…

Categories Edmonton Oilers

Fantasy Daily Cheat Sheet: Oct 28, 2016

Jim Parsons | October 28, 2016

The Maple Leafs finally snapped their losing streak. Montreal stayed incredibly hot and the Red Wings won in a shootout. The highest scoring game was the Arizona Coyotes against the…

Categories Daily Pools, Editor's Choice, Fantasy

Fantasy Daily Cheat Sheet: Oct 27, 2016

Jim Parsons | October 27, 2016

Wednesday saw four NHL teams in action. The Edmonton Oilers stayed red-hot beating one of the best teams in the east and the Anaheim Ducks trounced the Nashville Predators. Montreal…

Categories Fantasy

The Oilers Unlikely, Unsung Heroes

Jim Parsons | October 26, 2016

When the season started and before the Edmonton Oilers went 5-1-0, every injury was a potential disaster. Losing players like Matt Hendricks, Iiro Pakarinen and Brandon Davidson meant Edmonton would…

Categories Edmonton Oilers

Fantasy Daily Cheat Sheet: Oct. 26, 2016

Jim Parsons | October 26, 2016

Tuesday saw 11 games, the return of Sidney Crosby, some lopsided victories and a couple shutouts. There were some very big opportunities to earn massive fantasy points. If you picked…

Categories Fantasy

Should Russell’s Play Make Him a Long-Term Oiler?

Jim Parsons | October 25, 2016

To say Kris Russell has been a pleasant surprise for the Edmonton Oilers would be understating things. Russell hasn’t just been good, it’s arguable that he’s been one of, if…

Categories Edmonton Oilers
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