Noah Cates Re-Signs with Flyers

Noah Cates Signs Four-Year Deal with Flyers After Breakout Season

The Philadelphia Flyers made a significant move on June 3, 2025, re-signing forward Noah Cates to a four-year, $16 million contract extension. The deal carries a $4 million average annual value and locks in one of the team’s most dependable and emerging players through the 2028-29 NHL season.

BREAKING: We have signed forward @cates_noah to a four-year contract extension worth an annual average value (AAV) of $4 million. #LetsGoFlyers

— Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) June 3, 2025

Cates’s Journey to the NHL

Drafted in the fifth round (137th overall) in the 2017 NHL Draft, Cates’s journey from Stillwater, Minnesota, to the NHL has been marked by consistent development and hard-nosed, two-way play. After a strong collegiate career at Minnesota Duluth, he joined the Flyers in 2022 and quickly became known for his smart positioning, hockey IQ, and ability to contribute at both ends of the ice.

Breakout 2024-25 Season

This past season, Cates elevated his game to new heights. In 78 games, he recorded 16 goals and 21 assists for 37 points, finishing seventh on the Flyers in scoring and fifth in goals. His +3 rating was second-best on the team, underscoring his defensive responsibility.

Cates wasn’t just filling space on the roster—he was driving play. Whether on the forecheck, the penalty kill, or generating chances off the rush, he proved to be a crucial contributor in all three zones.

Chemistry with Foerster and Brink

One of the most promising developments of the 2024-25 campaign was the rise of the Cates-Foerster-Brink line. Head coach John Tortorella found lightning in a bottle by pairing these three young forwards together.

Their synergy was immediate. Cates’s two-way presence perfectly complemented Tyson Foerster’s shot and Bobby Brink’s playmaking. Together, they provided energy, depth scoring, and responsible defensive shifts—often facing opposing top lines and winning the matchup.

In a memorable February 25th win over Pittsburgh, the trio combined for four of the Flyers’ six goals, with Cates tallying two goals and an assist. It was a clear demonstration of their potential to impact games consistently.

What the Contract Means for the Flyers

This deal is more than a fair reward for Cates’s performance—it’s an investment in the Flyers’ future. At 26 years old, Cates is entering his prime, and his new deal provides cost certainty and leadership stability for a team still shaping its core.

A $4 million cap hit is team-friendly, especially if Cates continues trending upward offensively. The Flyers now have a dependable, versatile forward signed through his peak years—a crucial piece for a team with playoff aspirations.

Looking Ahead

As the Flyers continue to retool and lean into their youth movement, locking up Cates is a signal of intent. With players like Brink and Foerster also developing into key pieces, the Flyers have a strong foundation to build on.

If Cates can replicate or even improve on his 2024-25 production while maintaining his strong defensive game, this contract could quickly become a bargain—and Flyers fans have every reason to be excited.