Cates signed a four-year, $16 million contract extension with the Flyers on Tuesday.

EDGE 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.

Cates managed an assist in Thursday's 5-4 loss to the Sabres.

EDGE Analysis

Cates picked up two goals and seven assists over the last 11 games of the season, rebounding after a poor stretch in early March. The 26-year-old forward played at center much of the year and typically saw top-six minutes. His offense doesn't reflect that -- he ends the season with 16 goals, 21 assists, 110 shots on net, 87 hits, 54 blocked shots and a plus-3 rating over 78 appearances. Still, Cates took strides defensively and could be a reliable two-way forward for the Flyers in the years to come. He'll be a restricted free agent this summer.

Cates scored a goal and put three shots on net in Sunday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Senators.

EDGE Analysis

Cates found the back of the net for Philadelphia's second goal in the latter stages of the second period. With Sunday's tally, the 26-year-old forward is up to 16 goals, 36 points and 109 shots on net in 76 appearances this year. Cates is inching closer to a new career high in points as he's just two tallies away from tying his point total of 38 from the 2022-23 season. He's settled into the top-line center role and has averaged north of 17:30 TOI since the calendar flipped to 2025. Cates is a restricted free agent this upcoming summer and if Philadelphia elects to retain him, he should see top-six minutes for the Flyers next season as well.

Cates logged two assists, two hits and a plus-2 rating in Wednesday's 8-5 win over the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Cates has six points over his last seven games, though he's been bolstered by a pair of multi-point efforts in that span. It's still better than his nine-game slump from March 6-22. The 26-year-old has been an effective depth scorer in 2024-25, earning 15 goals, 19 assists, 106 shots on net, 86 hits, 52 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating over 74 appearances so far.

Cates scored a goal and added two assists, one on the power play, in Saturday's 7-4 win over the Sabres.

EDGE Analysis

The 26-year-old produced his first multi-point performance since Feb. 25 in the big win. Cates had all but vanished in March, managing just one helper over the prior 12 contests, but his ice time has remained consistent. With the Flyers' offense suddenly springing to life under interim head coach Brad Shaw, Cates could have a strong finish to the season.

Cates logged an assist in Sunday's 7-4 loss to the Blackhawks.

EDGE Analysis

Cates snapped a nine-game slump with the primary helper on Bobby Brink's first-period tally. During that slump, Cates had a minus-6 rating with 16 shots on net, 10 hits and nine blocked shots. His evolution as an all-situations player has helped shield him from losing too much ice time when his offense is cold. The 26-year-old has 29 points, 101 shots on net, 70 hits, 48 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating through 68 appearances this season, mainly as a middle-six center.

Cates scored a goal on three shots in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Flames.

EDGE Analysis

Cates extended his point streak to four games, a span in which he has earned four goals and two assists. The 26-year-old continues to see top-six usage and has rebounded well from a month-long drought that directly preceded this surge. For the season, he's at a career-high 14 goals while adding 14 assists, 84 shots on net, 59 hits, 38 blocked shots and a plus-7 rating through 58 appearances.

Cates scored a goal on three shots in Thursday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Penguins.

EDGE Analysis

Cates has three goals and an assist over his last two games, both against the Penguins. Prior to that, he had gone 11 contests without a point. The Flyers' offense can be streaky, which doesn't help Cates' cause for scoring, but the 26-year-old has generally impressed to make himself a regular in the lineup this season. He's at 13 goals, 13 assists, 78 shots on net, 58 hits, 36 blocked shots and a plus-7 rating through 56 appearances, showcasing a stronger two-way game than in years prior.

Cates had two goals and an assist in Tuesday's 6-1 win over Pittsburgh.

EDGE Analysis

Cates' first goal ended an 11-game point drought and 12-game goal drought. Prior to the drought, he had a strong run from mid-December to mid-January when he put up 17 points (nine goals, eight assists) in 19 games. Cates' fantasy value is limited unless he goes on a tear.

Cates had two assists, two shots on goal and three blocked shots in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Devils.

EDGE Analysis

In the third period, Cates had the primary helper on Bobby Brink's power-play goal and Travis Konecny's empty-netter. The 25-year-old Cates has compiled nine goals and eight assists in his past 19 outings. He has 10 goals and 22 points through 43 appearances this season.