2024 Stats
G
16
A
21
PP Pts
3
+/-
3
PIM
14
2025 Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Cates recorded 16 goals and 37 points across 78 outings with Philadelphia in 2024-25, which is a jump from 18 points in 59 appearances in 2023-24, but still a touch below his career high of 38 points in 82 games in 2022-23. Cates is 26 years old, so it’s hard to still think of him as a prospect with meaningful upside. Instead, it’s best to see him for what he is now: a middle-six forward. He’d have more appeal if there was a physical aspect to his game, but he’s never even reached 100 hits in a season -- his 87 last year was a personal best -- and he has just 30 career PIM over 235 appearances. He’s also not good on the draw with a 42.3 career faceoff winning percentage. Pass on him unless you have use for a 30-40 point forward with minimal versatility. Read Past Outlooks

Earns four-year deal with Philly
Cates signed a four-year, $16 million contract extension with the Flyers on Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Over 235 regular-season appearances with the Flyers during his four-year career, Cates has accumulated 40 goals and 102 points. The Minnesota native's new contract runs through the 2028-29 season, though he did not receive any no-trade protection, per Kevin Kurz of The Athletic. The 26-year-old Cates will likely see top-six minutes while skating with one of the power-play units in 2025-26.
Over 235 regular-season appearances with the Flyers during his four-year career, Cates has accumulated 40 goals and 102 points. The Minnesota native's new contract runs through the 2028-29 season, though he did not receive any no-trade protection, per Kevin Kurz of The Athletic. The 26-year-old Cates will likely see top-six minutes while skating with one of the power-play units in 2025-26.
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2024–25 Time On Ice Stats
- Average Time On Ice: 15:53
- Average Power Play TOI: 1:00
- Average Short-Handed TOI: 1:33
Ice Time
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Short-Handed
2022–23
17:46
1:50
1:52
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13:48
0:42
1:31
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1:00
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Cates contributed six goals and 18 points in 59 appearances during the 2023-24 campaign. He took a significant step backward offensively, but sitting out 22 straight games after suffering a broken foot in late November didn't help matters. He was better down the stretch, registering three goals and two assists in his final seven outings. Cates formed a solid shutdown combination with Ryan Poehling and Garnet Hathaway in 2023-24. The trio will likely remain intact for the upcoming campaign, and the 25-year-old Cates should bounce back offensively with around 25 to 30 points.
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Records helper in loss
Cates managed an assist in Thursday's 5-4 loss to the Sabres.
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Finds twine Sunday
Cates scored a goal and put three shots on net in Sunday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Senators.
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Provides two assists Wednesday
Cates logged two assists, two hits and a plus-2 rating in Wednesday's 8-5 win over the Rangers.
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Three-point effort Saturday
Cates scored a goal and added two assists, one on the power play, in Saturday's 7-4 win over the Sabres.
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Gathers helper Sunday
Cates logged an assist in Sunday's 7-4 loss to the Blackhawks.
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