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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.

First Place Oilers and 5 Early Surprises

Jim Parsons | October 21, 2016

The Edmonton Oilers season is now five games old. It doesn’t sound like much, but that will be more than six percent of the season gone in an instant and…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, Trending

Fantasy Daily Cheat Sheet: Oct 21, 2016

Jim Parsons | October 21, 2016

It was all Montreal and Colorado in fantasy on Thursday. A 5-2 win over the Arizona Coyotes meant that Shea Weber and Tomas Plekanec lead the Canadiens while a 4-0 shutout…

Categories Fantasy, Trending

Fantasy Daily Cheat Sheet: Oct. 20, 2016

Jim Parsons | October 20, 2016

It was the Patrick Laine versus Auston Matthews show on Wednesday and Laine won the first round. Three goals , five shots on goal and two blocked shots to Matthews…

Categories Fantasy, Trending

Cam Talbot: A Tale of Twos

Jim Parsons | October 19, 2016

Wednesday morning, Cam Talbot will be the proud father of a set of twins. His wife is set to bring two beautiful new babies into the world and with Edmonton’s…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, Trending

Fantasy Daily Cheat Sheet: Oct 19, 2016

Jim Parsons | October 19, 2016

Wednesday, October 19 is a slow day in the NHL with only two games on the schedule. The shot-happy Rangers are at home against a red-hot Mike Green and the…

Categories Fantasy, Trending

Former Oiler O’Sullivan Calls Out McDavid as Captain

Jim Parsons | October 18, 2016

When Connor McDavid was named captain of the Edmonton Oilers, he was given the title knowing he’d be the youngest player in the NHL to ever carry that honor. With…

Categories Edmonton Oilers

Fantasy Daily Cheat Sheet: Oct 18, 2016

Jim Parsons | October 18, 2016

Tuesday has twelve games on the NHL schedule and lots of ways you can create a fantasy team. There don’t seem to be any games that show a clear winner…

Categories Editor's Choice, Fantasy, Trending

Fantasy Daily Cheat Sheet: Oct 17, 2016

Jim Parsons | October 17, 2016

Let me start by saying, while I suggested some strong fantasy performers yesterday, I gambled on the incorrect team and pointed my arrows in the wrong direction. The Edmonton Oilers…

Categories Fantasy, Trending

Oilers Keeping a Close Eye on Larsson

Jim Parsons | October 16, 2016

There is nothing worse than going into a hockey game without your full roster intact. Just ask the Edmonton Oilers who have been routinely among the NHL leaders in injuries…

Categories Edmonton Oilers

Fantasy Daily Cheat Sheet : Oct 16, 2016

Jim Parsons | October 16, 2016

After a busy Saturday night, Sunday has calmed with only three games on the NHL schedule. Three of the six teams in action are playing back-to-back games and of those…

Categories Daily Pools, Fantasy, Trending

Oilers’ Big Win, Big Names and Big Time Tyler Benson

Jim Parsons | October 15, 2016

There is lots to talk about if you’re an Edmonton Oilers fan. With the need for a strong start to the 2016-17 season critically important, Edmonton is making the most…

Categories Edmonton Oilers

Fantasy Daily Cheat Sheet: Oct 15, 2016

Jim Parsons | October 15, 2016

The first Saturday night hockey of the regular season and thirteen games means tons of fantasy hockey action and an assortment of ways to go with your fantasy team(s). I…

Categories Daily Pools, Fantasy, Trending
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