Ed Besinger

This doesn’t get easier.
Director, Neutral Zone and Head US Scout @islandersHKY , QMJHL

[Jason Simmonds @JpsportsJason]

The @IslandersHKY new assistant GM/head scout is no stranger to the @QMJHL. For @PEIGuardian story, please consider clicking the link below:
https://t.co/D7YcPZhXU7
@HockeyPEI @SportPEI @CHLHockey @IslesRadio @CoryArsenault @lukemutch55
#GoIslesGo #QMJHL #hockey #pei #CHL

[Charlottetown Islanders @IslandersHKY]

A glimpse of the future.

Our American-born draftees got their Islanders care packages this week and wasted no time throwing on the black & gold. 🖤💛🇺🇸

#soundtheabby

[Charlottetown Islanders @IslandersHKY]

The Charlottetown Islanders are proud to announce Scott Harris as President & General Manager and Kevin Hill as Assistant General Manager & Head Scout.

Welcome to the next chapter of Islanders hockey.

Full Story 🗞️ https://t.co/Y6LdkOD49D

[Charlottetown Islanders @IslandersHKY]

𝑨 𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝑬𝒓𝒂 𝒐𝒇 𝑰𝒔𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝑯𝒐𝒄𝒌𝒆𝒚

The search for the next Head Coach of the Charlottetown Islanders is officially underway. Read more 🔽

https://t.co/LZfiK8mREt

[Charlottetown Islanders @IslandersHKY]

"I want to help bring a Memorial Cup to Charlottetown."

[Charlottetown Islanders @IslandersHKY]

Thank you, Coach Hulton, for 11 tremendous seasons of Hulton Hockey.

Full Details • https://t.co/3lceARiXpe

[Neutral Zone @_Neutral_Zone]

📝 QMJHL Cup. All players evaluated #QMJHLDraft
https://t.co/jeBuhsaU2j

[Neutral Zone @_Neutral_Zone]

📝Mass HP Top 40 NZ All-Star Teams: 2009; 2010; 2011 54 Total Players. Immediate feedback from several on who we would want to coach at the USA Hockey National Camp
https://t.co/wKOIGonaUu

[Ed Besinger @ejb68610]

Final 40 Massachusetts Festival in Marlboro. 2009, 2010 and 2011. @_Neutral_Zone #qmjhl

[Bill Maguire @MaguireB1]

A great read here…
@"The Truth About Hockey Scouts: It’s Not Talent,It’s Survival and Longevity"https://t.co/qxRYhFauSt on @LinkedIn

[Brian F. Murphy @CoachMurphy7843]

📰 LOTS of information in this NZ Article "The USHL data shows a consistent stream of about 29-37 players listed on Central Scouting consistently for a five-year period to see that average cut in half in 2026."
https://t.co/gdQrIRBMp0

[Neutral Zone @_Neutral_Zone]

USHL Final Draft Rankings Top 400 #USHLDraft
https://t.co/g5KubuYcUg

[NZ Evaluations @NZ_BDL]

🟧 QMJHL NE Showcase
🟧 All 40 Players Graded & Evaluated

#QMJHL clubs came to New England looking for players who can project upward. #NeutralZone was there with five scouts evaluating all 40 players at the QMJHL New England Showcase in Wellesley, MA.

Only 2 players earned A grades. Only 2 more earned A-. Separation was real.

Top Performers:
🔸Logan Cotter - the MVP of his team. Smooth left-shot defenseman with elite feet, clean exits & high-end upside.
🔸Mason Stonacek - Arguably the best player at the event. Calm, poised puck-mover who consistently beat pressure & drove transition.
🔸Owen Lundin - Strong, competitive forward who was constantly around the puck, drove inside & impacted at both center and wing.
🔸Jesse Bernardinelli - 6’2” athletic right-catching goalie who challenged shooters, tracked pucks well & looked like the top goalie from the start.

What did QMJHL staffs really value?
Which players raised their stock most?
Who looked ready for the next level?
#NZEvaluations #NZScouting #Hockey #HockeyScouting #QMJHL #NCAAhockey #CHL

Read the full report 🔽
https://t.co/7Ta5whqSiu

[Ed Besinger @ejb68610]

In Shawinigan to watch the #qmjhl cup for the weekend @_Neutral_Zone

[Charlottetown Islanders @IslandersHKY]

6 IN A ROW!!!

[Ed Besinger @ejb68610]

In Needham to watch Thayer and St Sebs @NZPrepHockey @_Neutral_Zone #qmjhldraft

[Ed Besinger @ejb68610]

In Dedham to watch Governor’s and Nobles @_Neutral_Zone @NZPrepHockey

[Ed Besinger @ejb68610]

In Weston to watch Rivers and St Marks @_Neutral_Zone @NZPrepHockey #NZintheRinks

[Neutral Zone @_Neutral_Zone]

📊 Headed by Director of US Scouting, Brian Murphy, NHL NZ Head Scout, Ian Moran, and New England Director, Ed Besinger, we collaborated with our New England Scouts to prepare a ranking of NE Prep players by birth year.
https://t.co/L3zfq5ABZ0