Jim Parsons

Jim Parsons retired after 41 years at the University of Alberta. He covers the Toronto Maple Leafs for The Hockey Writers. He lives with his family in Comox, BC

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What two young players did the Calgary Flames sign yesterday? Will these two be able to make the Flames lineup? What do they bring to the team? What's their experience? https://t.co/1aVPyl1eY2

[Jim Parsons @TheOldProf]

Yesterday, Stuart Skinner signed with the Winnipeg Jets. Is it a good move for him? Is it a good move for the Jets? Is there a chance that Skinner will prove to be an exceptional backup goalie to Connor Hellebuyck? https://t.co/kniIedr2jh

[Jim Parsons @TheOldProf]

What news is coming out of the Ottawa Senators camp? Who did they recently sign for the 2026-27 season? What did these players bring to the team?https://t.co/uoMwmmn1O2

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As Toronto Maple Leafs fans assess how good General manager John Chayka has done this off-season so far, what's the key question he's been trying to answer with his moves? https://t.co/GiMDGdCiv2

[Jim Parsons @TheOldProf]

Why did the Vancouver Canucks move out Marcus Peterson, and move in Jamie Oleksiak? Is the move about improving the team's defence, or was there a more forward-looking reason? https://t.co/vMTUS4msn4

[Jim Parsons @TheOldProf]

What is the Montréal Canadiens' real plan for extending Ivan Demidov right now? What does this tell us about the team's roster-building philosophy? https://t.co/mhexfqOoEr

[Jim Parsons @TheOldProf]

Was the Darnell Nurse trade from the Edmonton Oilers to the San Jose Sharks a long time coming? What was the tipping point in making Nurse ask for a trade? https://t.co/2do52UcFsN

[Jim Parsons @TheOldProf]

What moves did the Vancouver Canucks make yesterday on the first day of free agency? What does this show about where the team is going and what it's thinking? https://t.co/2K2jrHxSjz

[Jim Parsons @TheOldProf]

Was the Toronto Maple Leafs' signing of Sergei Bobrovsky good or not? What did the team really bet on when they signed him to a three-year contract? https://t.co/g6hU7ERcoN

[Jim Parsons @TheOldProf]

The Toronto Maple Leafs have made some very interesting and some very good moves in the off-season. When will we be able to tell whether these moves have paid off? When can an off-season truly be judged for its effectiveness? https://t.co/y7gbbdGmb0

[Jim Parsons @TheOldProf]

Where do the Toronto Maple Leafs stand after day one of free agency? What do the forward units look like? https://t.co/uYPs1459Gm

[Jim Parsons @TheOldProf]

The Toronto Maple Leafs have been active during the off-season. Is it fair to say they've won the past two weeks? Now, can they win this season? https://t.co/fZHO1DDzWl

[Jim Parsons @TheOldProf]

The Toronto Maple Leafs did a number of key trades today. What did we learn about new general manager John Chayka after the day was done? What makes him unique as a general manager? https://t.co/mGs7sysfTf

[Jim Parsons @TheOldProf]

Why isn't everyone happy that Brendan Gallagher has come to the Canucks? How can the Canucks rebuild their penalty kill? Who might they be after our depth players? https://t.co/5k4CHoirX6

[Jim Parsons @TheOldProf]

There are rumours that the Toronto Maple Leafs might be after Patrick Kane. What would he bring to the team that's more valuable than his scoring? https://t.co/iLatH1UnsW

[Jim Parsons @TheOldProf]

When the Toronto Maple Leafs' Troy Stecher said, "I need a job," what does that tell us about life at the edge of the NHL for depth players? https://t.co/1K6boXjP1p

[Jim Parsons @TheOldProf]

What does the Toronto Maple Leafs forward group look like prior to free agency? Is there any chance that the Maple Leafs could be after Bobrovsky? https://t.co/maLCvBd9aP

[Jim Parsons @TheOldProf]

When Dale Hawerchuk came to the Winnipeg Jets, the team was struggling. How did he help them change their identity from a loser to a winner in one single rookie season? https://t.co/LQWwod09oa

[Jim Parsons @TheOldProf]

Gavin McKenna has just joined the Toronto Maple Leafs. How will his story evolve as his seasons with the team unfold? What have been the other experiences of other NHL superstars like Quinn, Hughes and Connor McDavid? https://t.co/ARP88ohtlN

[Jim Parsons @TheOldProf]

Can the Toronto Maple Leafs contend for the playoffs this season? One of the things they have to do is avoid injuries. What will be the brand of hockey that they play? Can it help them do that? https://t.co/XrMosc3q6H