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Mark Scheig

I am a fully credentialed writer who covers the Columbus Blue Jackets, Cleveland Monsters and Erie Otters as well as the Ontario Hockey League and NHL Draft. The 2023-24 season will mark 10 seasons with the Hockey Writers. I am also the site's Credentials Manager. Please take note of the updated Twitter handle: @mark_scheig.

Blue Jackets’ “The CannonBall” Celebrates Bright Future Ahead in Columbus Community

Mark Scheig | February 25, 2026

Mathieu Olivier spent 30 minutes Tuesday night at Nationwide Arena as a bartender. Dante Fabbro did the same on the other side of the floor while rocking some 2000s shades.…

Categories Columbus Blue Jackets

Blue Jackets’ GM Don Waddell Previews 2026 NHL Trade Deadline

Mark Scheig | February 21, 2026

The Columbus Blue Jackets are now less than a week away from returning to action in the regular season. They will face the Boston Bruins in a big game in…

Categories Blue Jackets Management, Columbus Blue Jackets, Trade Deadline

10 Blue Jackets’ Teammate Truths Featuring Charlie Coyle

Mark Scheig | February 19, 2026

The Columbus Blue Jackets returned to practice on Wednesday morning in advance of their season resume next Thursday night in Boston. With five more practices coming in the next seven…

Categories Columbus Blue Jackets

Cleveland Monsters Playing Best Hockey of Their 2025-26 Season

Mark Scheig | February 17, 2026

The hockey in the NHL might still be on pause due to the Winter Olympics in Milan. But after holding their All-Star Weekend, the AHL is back in full swing.…

Categories Cleveland Monsters, Columbus Blue Jackets

Blue Jackets News & Rumors: Werenski, Merzlikins & More

Mark Scheig | February 14, 2026

For the Columbus Blue Jackets‘ duo of Zach Werenski and Elvis Merzlikins, their lifelong dream was finally realized when they took the ice for the first time on Thursday at…

Categories Columbus Blue Jackets, News and Rumors

3 Key Blue Jackets’ Lessons Learned so Far in 2025-26

Mark Scheig | February 9, 2026

The Columbus Blue Jackets were the hottest team in the NHL when the season reached the Olympic break. They’re on an 11-1-0 run including 10-1 under new head coach Rick…

Categories Columbus Blue Jackets

Blue Jackets Gameday News & Notes: Bowness, Lundestrom, Foligno & More

Mark Scheig | February 4, 2026

The Columbus Blue Jackets are ready to attack their last game before the Olympic break. They get a return date with the Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday night at Nationwide Arena.…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, Columbus Blue Jackets

Blue Jackets Getting Much More Than Coaching Bump From Rick Bowness

Mark Scheig | February 1, 2026

Everything is coming up Columbus Blue Jackets these days. With that, everything is also coming up Rick Bowness. After the Blue Jackets’ 5-3 win Saturday night in St. Louis, Bowness…

Categories Columbus Blue Jackets

3 Takeaways From the Blue Jackets 4-2 Win Over the Blackhawks

Mark Scheig | January 31, 2026

The Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Chicago Blackhawks by a 4-2 score on Friday night in the only game of the NHL. Charlie Coyle recorded his second-career hat trick and…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, Columbus Blue Jackets

Blue Jackets’ Rick Nash Talks Learning From Waddell, Prospects & More

Mark Scheig | January 30, 2026

Blue Jackets’ legend Rick Nash is on the fast track in front office circles. He hopes to one day become a general manager in the National Hockey League. So far,…

Categories Blue Jackets Prospects, Columbus Blue Jackets

Blue Jackets News & Rumors: Mateychuk, Wood, Zamula & More

Mark Scheig | January 28, 2026

The Columbus Blue Jackets are relatively healthy as they play games in the last week of January. As of game time Wednesday night when they host the Philadelphia Flyers on…

Categories Columbus Blue Jackets, Column, News and Rumors

Blue Jackets/Kings Cancellation: Inside Crazy Morning in Columbus

Mark Scheig | January 26, 2026

Monday morning inside Nationwide Arena in Columbus started like any gameday morning. The Blue Jackets were scheduled to hit the ice at 10:30 A.M. for their morning skate after having…

Categories Columbus Blue Jackets, Los Angeles Kings
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