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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: Oct 12th

Jim Parsons | October 12, 2016

I’d like to welcome you to a new feature here at The Hockey Writers and the fantasy section. Every day, I’ll be taking a look at the daily matchups in…

Categories Daily Pools, Fantasy

Lander Demotion a Wake-Up Call

Jim Parsons | October 11, 2016

The NHL waiver wire on Monday was full of names that may pique some interest around the NHL. Among them was Edmonton Oilers’ center Anton Lander. After failing to cement…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, Oilers Transactions

With Russell Signed, Is Gryba Out?

Jim Parsons | October 11, 2016

Recently, my fellow contributor here at The Hockey Writers, Shane Sander, wrote a fantastic piece that took a closer look at the impact the signing of defenseman Kris Russell was…

Categories Edmonton Oilers

Oilers Set to Sign Versteeg off Tryout

Jim Parsons | October 10, 2016

There is a lot going on in the NHL today, but it appears the Edmonton Oilers have extended an actual NHL contract to professional tryout candidate Kris Versteeg. Versteeg was…

Categories Edmonton Oilers

Yakupov and Russell Deals Show Changed Focus

Jim Parsons | October 8, 2016

Judging by fan reaction, you’d think that over the last 24 hours, the Edmonton Oilers just dismantled a winning franchise. Early into the evening on Friday, two transactions woke the…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, Oilers Transactions, Trending

Reinhart Latest Failure of 2012 Draft Class

Jim Parsons | October 7, 2016

To say the 2012 NHL draft was not kind to the Edmonton Oilers would be an understatement of grand proportions. That summer started as an off-season that was supposed to…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, Oilers Prospects

Signs of McDavid’s Leadership Were Everywhere

Jim Parsons | October 6, 2016

Even though it happened just 24 hours ago, by now it’s old news that the Edmonton Oilers named Connor McDavid the 15th captain in franchise history and the youngest captain to…

Categories Edmonton Oilers

Buyer Beware: James Wisniewski

Jim Parsons | October 4, 2016

In August, there was interest from the Edmonton Oilers to sign offensively-gifted defenseman James Wisniewski. That interest, however, was limited to a professional tryout (PTO) and not a guaranteed one-year…

Categories Edmonton Oilers

4 Birthday Wishes for Coach McLellan

Jim Parsons | October 3, 2016

When my wife’s birthday rolls around, I know I will struggle to decide on a birthday gift. She can be difficult to shop for and I mean, after all, what…

Categories Edmonton Oilers

What to Make of Oilers’ Special Teams Play

Jim Parsons | October 2, 2016

For those who watched the preseason contest between the Edmonton Oilers and the Winnipeg Jets, a reoccurring theme stood out. Despite a 5-1 loss to the Jets, Edmonton out-shot Winnipeg…

Categories Edmonton Oilers

Krueger is Proving the Oilers Wrong

Jim Parsons | September 28, 2016

If you’ve been paying any attention to the World Cup of Hockey, you’re probably aware that Tuesday evening was the start of a best-of-three finals series between Team Canada and…

Categories Edmonton Oilers

Pitlick Seizes Overdue Opportunity

Jim Parsons | September 27, 2016

It started with Benoit Pouliot missing Monday’s pre-season game due to illness and ended with Tyler Pitlick — Pouliot’s last minute replacement — potting a goal and an assist in a…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, Oilers Prospects
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