Cates signed a professional tryout agreement with the Islanders on Monday, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cates has picked up one goal and one assist in 20 appearances with Philadelphia over the past three seasons. The 25-year-old forward notched 11 goals and 23 points in 65 games with AHL Lehigh Valley during the 2022-23 campaign. Cates will compete for a depth role with the Islanders during training camp.

Cates was assigned to AHL Lehigh Valley on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

In a corresponding move, the Flyers activated Scott Laughton (upper body) from injured reserve. Cates has appeared in five games with Philadelphia this season. He has four goals and seven points in 11 minor-league contests during the 2022-23 campaign.

Cates was brought up from AHL Lehigh Valley on Tuesday, Olivia Reiner of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

In a corresponding move, the Flyers placed Scott Laughton on injured reserve. Cates has skated in three games with Philadelphia this year. He has four goals and seven points in 11 AHL contests this campaign.

Cates was loaned to AHL Lehigh Valley on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Cates was a healthy scratch Saturday against Nashville and likely would have been in the press box again Sunday versus San Jose. He has played in three games with the Flyers this season, but has seemingly lost his roster spot to waiver wire pickup Lukas Sedlak at this time.

Cates has been recalled from AHL Leigh Valley on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Cates was sent to the AHL on Monday for practice since the AHL has not started its schedule. He played 11 games with the Flyers in 2021-22, scoring once.

Cates was loaned to AHL Lehigh Valley on Monday, Charlie O'Connor of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cates skated in 11 games with Philadelphia last season, potting one goal. He also had 10 points, including eight assists, in 37 minor-league contests in 2021-22.

Cates (undisclosed) will be in the lineup for the Flyers' rookie tournament contest Friday, Bill Meltzer of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cates logged just 11 games for the Flyers last season and will no doubt be hoping he can impress enough in training camp to earn a spot on the 23-man roster. The 24-year-old center hasn't exactly excelled in the minors, registering just 10 points in 37 games for AHL Lehigh Valley during his first full professional season.

Cates (undisclosed) signed a one-year, two-way deal with Philadelphia on Sunday, per CapFriendly.

EDGE Analysis

Cates scored one goal in 11 appearances with the Flyers last season and added 10 points in 37 games with AHL Lehigh Valley. The 24-year-old forward should see a similar depth role during the 2022-23 campaign.

Cates is dealing with an undisclosed injury with AHL Lehigh Valley, Bill Meltzer of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

It was reported that Cates had signed an entry-level deal with the Flyers on Sunday but it was actually his younger brother, Noah Cates, that joined the franchise. The elder Cates brother hasn't appeared in a game since March 5 against AHL Charlotte. He has 10 points in 37 minor-league games this season and hasn't seen any NHL action since February.

Cates signed a two-year, entry-level contract with Philadelphia on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Cates was a fifth-round pick in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft. He spent the last four seasons with the University of Minnesota-Duluth. He scored a career-high 33 points during the 2019-20 campaign and tallied 24 points in 37 appearances this season. He'll join the Flyers in Minnesota on Tuesday.