Mark Scheig

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…

Meet The Steal Of The NHL Draft

Mark Scheig | April 26, 2015

The NHL Draft is always known for those selected at the top. But the spectacle of the draft goes way beyond just the 1st round. The teams that consistently make…

Playoffs Are Within Reach For Sabres, Oilers

Mark Scheig | April 25, 2015

I know what you are thinking. You are probably sitting there reading this and laughing out loud. If you are not laughing, you probably think I am crazy. You are…

Which Teams Will Define The NHL Draft?

Mark Scheig | April 24, 2015

We already know the obvious. Without much doubt, the Edmonton Oilers will draft Connor McDavid 1st overall. The Buffalo Sabres will draft Jack Eichel 2nd overall. The real draft begins…

Why Connor Will Be Better Than Crosby

Mark Scheig | April 23, 2015

Sidney Crosby is one of the best players in the world. Time and time again, he continues to amaze. Even in a down season, Crosby manages to almost win another scoring…

Penguins Need To Start Rebuilding, Now

Mark Scheig | April 21, 2015

One. That is the total number of draft picks the Pittsburgh Penguins hold in this June’s draft, in the 1st 3 rounds combined. One. They would currently own the 46th…

What Storylines Are Brewing For Blue Jackets?

Mark Scheig | April 21, 2015

The Columbus Blue Jackets are a confident team. Who could blame them? They ended their season on a tear, finishing 16-4-1 in their last 21 games. They got a glimpse…

Oilers, Playoffs Will Reunite Next Season

Mark Scheig | April 21, 2015

What is the fine line between winning the ultimate jackpot and falling just short? In the case of the Edmonton Oilers, it was the favorable draw of some ping pong…

Ongoing Oilers, Otters Saga Takes Strange Bounce

Mark Scheig | April 19, 2015

The day that the hockey world was waiting for had arrived. It was the night in which we would all find out which team would have the 1st chance to…

The Draft Lottery: A Historical Perspective

Mark Scheig | April 18, 2015

The day that we have all been waiting for has finally arrived. It is draft lottery Saturday. It is the day we all find out which team gets the honor…

Has Connor McDavid Finally Met His Match?

Mark Scheig | April 16, 2015

The 2015 OHL Playoffs for the Erie Otters to this point has been the Connor McDavid show. On the same day that Jack Eichel won the Hobey Baker as a…

How To Make The NHL Playoffs More Compelling

Mark Scheig | April 16, 2015

No matter your lot in life, you always try to get better everyday. That is a common goal of most in today’s society, try to be better today than you…