Mark Scheig
I'm a fully credentialed writer that covers the Columbus Blue Jackets, the Cleveland Monsters and the OHL. I am also the site's Credentials Manager.
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2020-21 Blue Jackets Preview & Bold Predictions
January 14th, 2021 Are you ready for this? At long last, the 2020-21 regular season gets underway Thursday night for the Columbus Blue Jackets in Nashville. They'll play 56 games in the next 116 days against their Central Division foes. How will this season play out? What are the biggest questions facing the Blue Jackets? How about a few bold...
Looming Blackouts Leaving Hockey Fans in Limbo
January 11th, 2021 In just two days time, the NHL season will get underway. Sadly, many fans might miss out on being able to watch their teams from the comfort of home. Sinclair Broadcast Group, which owns or operates 23 Regional Sports Networks, has not been able to reach an agreement with several TV providers. As a result, fans of these teams face...
Blue Jackets: Jarmo Kekalainen Key to Settling Dubois Situation
January 9th, 2021 It's the news that hit Blue Jackets' fans out of left field. Their star center apparently wants out of Columbus. Although Pierre-Luc Dubois signed a two-year deal with the Blue Jackets, multiple reports came out indicating that the preference is a change of scenery. While there are several theories floating around as to what the real...
Blue Jackets Hit Homerun With Bjorkstrand's New Contract
January 7th, 2021 The Columbus Blue Jackets locked up a key piece of their future on Wednesday. The team and right-winger Oliver Bjorkstrand agreed to a five-year contract extension on Wednesday making him the first Blue Jacket signed for the 2025-26 season. The AAV for the new contract is $5.4...
Blue Jackets Enter Camp With Several Questions
January 4th, 2021 The Columbus Blue Jackets opened Training Camp on Sunday with physicals and media availability. Here is a breakdown of some takeaways from that availability. Here We Go Again (Dubois) We thought we'd have a quiet start of camp this season for the Blue Jackets. And then an unexpected bomb was dropped. Despite indications that...
Blue Jackets Find Favor With Their Schedule
December 26th, 2020 The NHL schedules have been released. For the Columbus Blue Jackets, they perhaps have their most favorable schedule in several seasons. Not only is their schedule geographically friendly, it's spread out enough where they'll be able to get practice and rest. They also have a favorable schedule during the first two months of the...
