Mark Scheig

Will McDavid Make Most Of His Game 5 Guarantee?

Mark Scheig | May 15, 2015

Alex Ovechkin was not the only superstar to make a guarantee. Whether it was his intention or not, Connor McDavid turned a question about his potential last game with the…

Why Was McDavid Not The Unanimous Most Outstanding Player?

Mark Scheig | May 13, 2015

It couldn’t have worked out any better for Connor McDavid. In the midst of the OHL Finals in his own back yard, the OHL announced what everyone already knew. Connor…

The Truth About Playoff Scoring & Home Ice Advantage

Mark Scheig | May 11, 2015

They are the questions that many fans are asking. Is home ice advantage in the NHL playoffs as important as it used to be? Is scoring down in the playoffs? …

OHL Finals: Generals Make McDavid Look Average

Mark Scheig | May 10, 2015

Connor McDavid may have finally met his match. McDavid and the rest of the Erie Otters now find themselves down 2-0 to the Oshawa Generals in the OHL Finals, in…

The Sad Reality Of The Future Of Scoring

Mark Scheig | May 9, 2015

Don’t expect this to change anytime soon. All throughout the league, scoring is way down. When 3 goals in a single game is an offensive explosion, you know that the…

Which Canadian Team Will Next Lift Stanley Cup?

Mark Scheig | May 8, 2015

Oh Canada. When will you win again? Or is it Woe Canada? It’s going on 22 years and counting. Once Calgary and Montreal get eliminated from this year’s playoffs, it will…

Fact Or Fiction: Eastern Conference Playoffs Edition

Mark Scheig | May 8, 2015

Can the New York Rangers, pull a New York Rangers for the 2nd straight year? Once again, the Rangers find themselves in Round 2 of the Stanley Cup playoffs down…

Fact Or Fiction: Western Conference Playoffs Edition

Mark Scheig | May 7, 2015

We were about 20 seconds away from having a pair of 3-0 series leads. Instead, the Calgary Flames, like they always seem to at home late in 3rd periods, find…

McDavid Vs. Historic Defense: Who Wins OHL Finals?

Mark Scheig | May 5, 2015

Something has to give. The OHL Finals begin Friday night when the Erie Otters face the Oshawa Generals. This is your classic matchup of a high-powered offense vs. a very…

Blue Jackets Rewind: The Best Of October

Mark Scheig | May 2, 2015

The season ended sooner than hoped for the Columbus Blue Jackets. As a result of missing this year’s playoffs, they’ll have a slightly extended offseason. Although the season ended well…

Will Chiarelli Trade Top Pick: “Never Say Never”

Mark Scheig | April 28, 2015

Tuesday night, before Game 4 of the OHL Western Conference Finals, we had a chance to talk with new Edmonton Oilers GM and President of Hockey Operations Peter Chiarelli. He…

Connor McDavid & The Revival Of The Erie Otters

Mark Scheig | April 28, 2015

What an atmosphere. From the moment that I walked into Erie Insurance Arena Sunday night for Game 3 of the OHL Western Conference Finals, I knew something was different. The…