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. He’s been a trusted source for five-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.

Versteeg Gets PTO… Cue the Speculation

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The Edmonton Oilers officially signed Kris Versteeg to a professional tryout (PTO) on Friday. If this turns into an actual NHL contract, it adds some much-needed depth at the right-wing…

Oilers Should Consider Starting Draisaitl at Wing

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If the Edmonton Oilers move forward with a top-nine centered by Connor McDavid, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Leon Draisaitl, they’ll have one of the better groupings of one-through-three centers in the…

Where to Deploy Nail Yakupov

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One of the most controversial Oilers over the past three seasons has been highly-touted Russian sniper Nail Yakupov. Drafted first overall by the Edmonton Oilers in 2012, Yakupov’s first season…

4 Oiler Prospects to Watch

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With the recent signing of Matthew Benning, the Edmonton Oilers have added another top-tier college free agent to the prospect system. Perhaps more importantly, they’ve added another high-end prospect potentially…

Where Gryba Fits with the Oilers

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Defenseman Eric Gryba still sits without an NHL contract. A depth blueliner, Gryba played last season with the Edmonton Oilers and while he provided as much, if not more, than was…