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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.

Meet Sean Monahan: The Blue Jackets’ Beloved Team Prankster

Mark Scheig | January 20, 2026

Sean Monahan’s recent journey has been well documented since he signed a five-year contract to join the Columbus Blue Jackets. From overcoming the loss of his best friend Johnny Gaudreau…

Categories Columbus Blue Jackets

Blue Jackets News & Rumors: Merzlikins, Voronkov & More

Mark Scheig | January 19, 2026

The Columbus Blue Jackets enter the new week riding a four-game winning streak. The team is 3-0 under new head coach Rick Bowness. The Blue Jackets are playing the game…

Categories Columbus Blue Jackets, Column, News and Rumors

Blue Jackets’ Sillinger Opens Up on Coaching Change & Current Role

Mark Scheig | January 17, 2026

Cole Sillinger has already played in 332 NHL games coming into Saturday night’s big Metropolitan Division game against the Pittsburgh Penguins. He will already be on his fifth NHL head…

Categories Columbus Blue Jackets

Blue Jackets Face Unique Challenge of Learning New Coach During Playoff Race

Mark Scheig | January 15, 2026

Most NHL teams find their groove as the season goes on. Chemistry is developed. Systems are in place. Unless there’s a sudden change, most coaching staffs are in order. The…

Categories Columbus Blue Jackets

Blue Jackets’ Adam Fantilli “Excited for Future” After Coaching Change

Mark Scheig | January 14, 2026

The Columbus Blue Jackets weren’t meeting expectations under previous head coach Dean Evason. GM Don Waddell took swift action by hiring Rick Bowness on for the rest of the season.…

Categories Columbus Blue Jackets

3 Key Takeaways From Rick Bowness’ First Blue Jackets’ Press Conference

Mark Scheig | January 13, 2026

It’s already been an eventful week for the Columbus Blue Jackets. On Monday, the team announced the firings of head coach Dean Evason and assistant coach Steve McCarthy and the…

Categories Columbus Blue Jackets

Blue Jackets Fire Dean Evason, Steve McCarthy Due to Unmet Higher Expectations

Mark Scheig | January 13, 2026

The Columbus Blue Jackets may have had Monday off from an on-ice perspective. They sure didn’t have the day off in the front office though. They dropped a hammer late…

Categories Columbus Blue Jackets, Editor's Choice, NHL News

Blue Jackets Fall to Avalanche Behind Trent Miner’s First Career Win & Shutout

Mark Scheig | January 10, 2026

The Columbus Blue Jackets faced a tall task on Saturday afternoon. Looking to break their three-game losing streak, they went to Denver to take on the Colorado Avalanche, a team…

Categories Colorado Avalanche, Columbus Blue Jackets, NHL News

3 Blue Jackets’ Aspects That Have Put Season on Edge of Destruction

Mark Scheig | January 10, 2026

The vibes around the Columbus Blue Jackets went from very high to very low in the span of about 24 hours. They haven’t recovered since. Flash back to last Saturday…

Categories Columbus Blue Jackets

Blue Jackets Open Last Western Trip With Loss to Sharks

Mark Scheig | January 7, 2026

The Columbus Blue Jackets opened their last western trip of the season playing their third game in four nights against the San Jose Sharks. Despite a strong start, the Blue…

Categories Columbus Blue Jackets, NHL News, San Jose Sharks

Blue Jackets Reportedly Sign D Egor Zamula to 1-Year Contract

Mark Scheig | January 6, 2026

The Columbus Blue Jackets have been scanning the market for help all over their roster. It started with the acquisition of Mason Marchment. It appears they have added a defenseman…

Categories Blue Jackets Transactions, Columbus Blue Jackets, NHL News

Blue Jackets Unable to Hold 4-1 Lead, Lose in Overtime to Penguins

Mark Scheig | January 4, 2026

Anytime the Columbus Blue Jackets and Pittsburgh Penguins get together for a game, crazy stuff seems to happen. It did again on Sunday afternoon in front of a sellout crowd…

Categories Columbus Blue Jackets, NHL News, Pittsburgh Penguins
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