Bradly Nadeau Named AHL Player of the Month After Red-Hot January
Carolina Hurricanes prospect Bradly Nadeau is turning heads in the AHL-and fast. The 20-year-old forward has been named the league’s Player of the Month for January, and it’s not hard to see why.
Nadeau piled up eight goals and 18 points over 13 games with the Chicago Wolves last month, including a sizzling seven-game goal streak and five multi-point performances. That’s the kind of production that doesn’t just earn headlines-it demands attention.
Now sitting at 18 goals and 40 points through 32 games this season, Nadeau is not only building on an impressive rookie campaign-he’s blowing past it. Last year, he made history as just the fifth teenager in AHL history to score 30 goals in a season. This year, he’s on pace to eclipse that mark, and he’s doing it with the confidence and consistency of a player well beyond his years.
What stands out about Nadeau’s game isn’t just the scoring touch-though that’s clearly there. It’s the way he creates offense in different ways.
He’s dangerous off the rush, sharp on the power play, and has a knack for finding soft spots in the defense. That versatility has made him a matchup nightmare at the AHL level, and it’s only a matter of time before he becomes a regular problem for NHL defenders too.
He’s already had a taste of the big stage. Nadeau scored his first career NHL goal back on October 30 against the New York Islanders, a milestone moment that showed he’s capable of translating his game to the next level.
He’s also logged eight games with the Hurricanes this season, stepping in during a stretch when the team was dealing with a wave of injuries. While his NHL stint was brief, it gave the organization a glimpse of what’s to come-and it’s promising.
For the Hurricanes, Nadeau represents a key piece of the future. A first-round pick in 2023, he’s developing quickly in a system known for grooming high-end talent. And if his January performance is any indication, he’s not just keeping pace-he’s accelerating.
Keep an eye on this one. Bradly Nadeau isn’t just lighting up the AHL-he’s building a case for a permanent role in Carolina sooner rather than later.