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Cates’s solid play could make Couturier’s contract more agreeable for Flyers

Broad Street Hockey | November 13, 2025

Related Topics: Noah Cates, Chuck Fletcher, Sean Couturier, Daniel Brière

Noah Cates has had an excellent start to 2025-26 for the Flyers. It’s that level of play that might make Sean Couturier’s long-term deal a bit easier to swallow over time.

Nov 6, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Philadelphia Flyers left wing Noah Cates (27) celebrates with his teammates after scoring a goal against the Nashville Predators during the second period at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

When Sean Couturier signed his eight-year, $62 million dollar deal on Aug. 21, 2021, Chuck Fletcher was the Flyers general manager and Alain Vigneault was the head coach.

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