These were the two purposes behind the five signings the Flyers organization made on the first day of free agency across the National Hockey League.

Noah Cates doesn't have to wonder anymore. He knows his game now. He knows it belongs in the NHL. And he knows it'll be a part of the Philadelphia Flyers for the foreseeable future.

Noah Cates, who surged in the second half of the season to become the Philadelphia Flyers’ most consistent center, signed a four-year, $16 million contract extension ($4 million AAV) on Tuesday ...

That used to be Scott Laughton’s responsibility, but with the all-situations veteran now in Toronto, Tortorella has turned to Cates.

You think about Noah Cates, Owen Tippett, Tyson Foerster, Bobby Brink, they've all elevated their play, and you hope that they can use what they've learned from Scott." ...

As the clock ticks closer and closer to 3 p.m. on Friday, Flyers general manager Danny Brière is racking up the Comcast phone bill ahead of the NHL’s trade deadline. The Flyers, who have consistently ...

Flyers centers Sean Couturier, Noah Cates, Scott Laughton and Ryan Poehling will have their hands full contending with their Winnipeg counterparts. It is especially important for the Couturier and ...

Laughton has long been a player who has been a key contributor for the Flyers, and the 30-year-old is currently one of the leading names among players mentioned in trade rumors. The Winnipeg Jets ...

With Scott Laughton unavailable, Ābols may be slotted into a depth role but is expected to make an immediate impact with his responsible defensive play and ability to chip in offensively when needed.

Laughton, 30, has recorded 23 points (nine goals, 14 assists) and 14 penalty minutes across 46 games this season. More NHL: Canucks' Rick Tocchet Seemingly Takes Shot at JT Miller Amid Trade Rumors ...

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Noah Cates scored two goals and the Philadelphia Flyers rallied from behind twice to beat the Florida Panthers 4-3 on Monday night. Garnet Hathaway and Morgan Frost also scored for ...