Confirmed Signing with Link: [CAR] F Bradly Nadeau signs ELC with the Hurricanes (3 years, $950k AAV)

[MMC]

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[Mrfenn92]

Nice

 

[chaz4hockey]

Hopefully an AHL announcement soon too. Canes have a lot of young talent signed that need proper (non-Chicago) development.

 

[Mrfenn92]

Hopefully an AHL announcement soon too. Canes have a lot of young talent signed that need proper (non-Chicago) development.

Thought the canes owner was looking to start a new Ahl franchise

 

[WarriorofTime]

Kept his college eligibility just to go one and done? Huh. Good luck to him in the pros.

 

[William H Bonney]

Interesting choice.

 

[duxfan1101]

I have a hard time imagining the Canes don’t have an AHL team announcement on the horizon.

 

[Juxtaposer]

This is really surprising to me. Nadeau had a great college season but far from “too good for the NCAA”. Wonder if there’s something going on not strictly hockey-related?

 

[DaveG]

Thought the canes owner was looking to start a new Ahl franchise

had been, ahl wasn't willing to expand to accommodate the teams need for an affiliate last i heard

 

[Mrfenn92]

had been, ahl wasn't willing to expand to accommodate the teams need for an affiliate last i heard

Surprised to hear that

 

[BKarchitect]

While I’d agree that if Cale Makar can come back for a sophomore season, Bradley Nadeau certainly can - he didn’t just have a “good” season. It was a pretty remarkable season for a guy who is still 18 for another month and came straight from the BCHL to a non-power team (of recent times) in a power conference where has and his brother were the focal points from day one.

Sucks for Maine because I’m assuming the other shoe to drop may be Josh signing with Carolina as well. He’s not the prospect Bradley is obviously but no doubt he can be an AHL playmaker. Seems straight forward that you’d look to keep that chemistry together as Bradley continues to develop.

 

[sigx15]

Surprised to hear that

Ya it’s a weird situation. It sounds like the AHL owners are saying they aren’t willing to expand but Carolina is reportedly only willing to pay $6-7 million for an expansion fee and AHL owner want $15-20 million so there’s a big gap there. There’s talks of Baltimore if it does happen but it doesn’t sound close right now

Found the article for those curious… 32 AHL Thoughts: 'Where Do We Go From Here?'

 

[chaz4hockey]

I suspect he is buying a franchise.

 

[spockBokk]

Ya it’s a weird situation. It sounds like the AHL owners are saying they aren’t willing to expand but Carolina is reportedly only willing to pay $6-7 million for an expansion fee and AHL owner want $15-20 million so there’s a big gap there. There’s talks of Baltimore if it does happen but it doesn’t sound close right now

Found the article for those curious… 32 AHL Thoughts: 'Where Do We Go From Here?'

Probably just that the Canes and Chicago Wolves have agreed to play nice again. The Wolves had an absolutely abysmal year as an independent team, so likely getting an influx of high end, young a talent is exactly what they need. The Canes obviously just need a place for all the guys they have drafted to play and develop.

 

[ryan callahan]

Seems automatic that Josh is gonna come with him at some point. Always have come as a package deal.

 

[Cardiac Jerks]

While I’d agree that if Cale Makar can come back for a sophomore season, Bradley Nadeau certainly can - he didn’t just have a “good” season. It was a pretty remarkable season for a guy who is still 18 for another month and came straight from the BCHL to a non-power team (of recent times) in a power conference where has and his brother were the focal points from day one.

Sucks for Maine because I’m assuming the other shoe to drop may be Josh signing with Carolina as well. He’s not the prospect Bradley is obviously but no doubt he can be an AHL playmaker. Seems straight forward that you’d look to keep that chemistry together as Bradley continues to develop.

Seems automatic that Josh is gonna come with him at some point. Always have come as a package deal.

Sure doesn’t seem like he’s physically ready to go pro. He’s 5’8” 165lbs. Could definitely benefit from spending some more time in college.

 

[BKarchitect]

Sure doesn’t seem like he’s physically ready to go pro. He’s 5’8” 165lbs. Could definitely benefit from spending some more time in college.

I mean he’s gonna be 21 in October, I’m not sure he’s gonna to get that much more “physically ready” for the pro game at this point. He was every bit as good as Bradley this year and if you think Bradley can play in the AHL - there’s definitely a strong incentive to sign Josh. He’s probably a Rocco Grimaldi or TJ Tynan at best but small, slippery dynamic playmakers can definitely thrive at the AHL level and I like the synergy if you are talking about an organization trying to create a truly competitive AHL developmental environment after the tire fire of this past season.

Who knows maybe Josh wants to stick around college and it would be great for Maine…I just think it’s a no-brainer for Carolina to offer him a pro deal too.

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

This is really surprising to me. Nadeau had a great college season but far from “too good for the NCAA”. Wonder if there’s something going on not strictly hockey-related?

Not saying this is why, BUT alot of kids realize how tough it is once getting to school to be able to juggle courses and play hockey... plus also things change quickly when the potential for a TON of money is knocking at the door

 

[Lindys Lazy Eye]

Sounds like a NASCAR driver

 

[Michoulicious]

Ya it’s a weird situation. It sounds like the AHL owners are saying they aren’t willing to expand but Carolina is reportedly only willing to pay $6-7 million for an expansion fee and AHL owner want $15-20 million so there’s a big gap there. There’s talks of Baltimore if it does happen but it doesn’t sound close right now

Found the article for those curious… 32 AHL Thoughts: 'Where Do We Go From Here?'

15 millions is peanuts for a credible pro sport franchise owner.

WTF is going on here. Just do it.

 

[bleedgreen]

15 millions is peanuts for a credible pro sport franchise owner.

WTF is going on here. Just do it.

Later in the article Howson said the league has no current plans to expand. Did everyone else have to pay 15 million to get an affiliation with someone? It’s absurd to handcuff Dundon and force him to pay that…if they’re actually willing to expand…..just to have a place to put a handful of prospects. I don’t blame him for balking at it.

 

[Chrispy]

15 millions is peanuts for a credible pro sport franchise owner.

WTF is going on here. Just do it.

They aren’t willing to expand and Dundon has told the AHL owners they are ready and interested when someone is interested in selling.

If they won’t expand he’ll wait for someone to sell. Hoping the AHL will at least force the Wolves to affiliate with someone if they won’t expand to allow the Wolves to remain independent.

 

[BagHead]

Damn, I really enjoyed seeing Maine become relevant again. Hopefully they surprise in the near future and keep the ball rolling. Good for Nadeau, I'm genuinely happy for him and hope his pro career takes off quickly.