Cates signed a professional tryout agreement with the Islanders on Monday, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
Cates was assigned to AHL Lehigh Valley on Tuesday.
Cates was brought up from AHL Lehigh Valley on Tuesday, Olivia Reiner of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Cates was loaned to AHL Lehigh Valley on Sunday.
Cates has been recalled from AHL Leigh Valley on Friday.
Cates was loaned to AHL Lehigh Valley on Monday, Charlie O'Connor of The Athletic reports.
Cates (undisclosed) will be in the lineup for the Flyers' rookie tournament contest Friday, Bill Meltzer of NHL.com reports.
Cates (undisclosed) signed a one-year, two-way deal with Philadelphia on Sunday, per CapFriendly.
Cates signed a two-year, entry-level contract with Philadelphia on Sunday.