Prospect Info: Round 5, Pick 137: Noah Cates, LW, Stillwater (MN-HS) -> Omaha (USHL) -> UM-Duluth

[whitstifier]

I hope that accent never goes away. Beautiful

 

[David St Hubbins]

Sorry, but whenever I hear "Cates" all I can think of is ...

 

[Tripod]

That was a great moment in cinema.

 

[smunson95]

I hope that accent never goes away. Beautiful

Is there an interview of him from flyers camp or what did you see? Thanks

 

[whitstifier]

Is there an interview of him from flyers camp or what did you see? Thanks

Go back a page to find the interview

 

[Chinatown88]

Meltzer with a nice article.

https://www.nhl.com/flyers/news/the-curious-case-of-noah-cates--philadelphia-flyers/c-290452314

 

[Larry44]

http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/sports/hockey/4293656-college-mens-hockey-bulldogs-lose-hibbings-johnson-early-pittsburgh-penguins

This article mentions Cates as one of UMD commits who could be an option to replace non-returnees.

Sandelin said the coaching staff is discussing options for replacing Johnson. With time not on UMD’s side — the season starts in less than 100 days — Sandelin said they’ll move quickly.

“You’re never going to replace a guy like (Johnson), but we have some potential options,†Sandelin said.

UMD has two 19-year-old, 1998-born forwards verbally committed in Justin Richards of the USHL’s Lincoln Stars and Hermantown’s Cole Koepke, now with Sioux City of the USHL. There’s also 18-year-old, 1999-born forward Noah Cates from Stillwater (Minn.) High School. He recently was drafted in the fifth round by the Philadelphia Flyers.

 

[tymed]

This article mentions Cates as one of UMD commits who could be an option to replace non-returnees.

Are there any updates on the odds of this happening?

The kid seems hilarious, I really like his character. His interview from January is seriously good stuff, can't help but laugh watching it. Looks like a pimply little 14 year old kid still and giggles like a school girl.

Is it too big a jump for him to go to the NCAA?

 

[Chuck Downie]

From December until the end of the regular season, Noah Cates averaged more than a point per game, totaling 17 goals and 30 assists in 45 games.

"It's been a big learning experience coming into a new team with older guys who have showed me a few things," said Noah Cates, who later added that getting drafted may have put a target on his back. "You can learn a lot from those guys who have different experiences and backgrounds. It's been a lot of fun this year."

College men's hockey: Stillwater's Cates brothers bringing offense...

Really good numbers for Cates last season - 55 points in 60 games.

 

[FLYguy3911]

Really good numbers for Cates last season - 55 points in 60 games.

Charlie O'Connor implied that his production was disappointing in one of his articles. I guess he doesn't realize how low scoring the USHL is.

 

[CutOnDime97]

Charlie O'Connor implied that his production was disappointing in one of his articles. I guess he doesn't realize how low scoring the USHL is.

Elite Prospects - USHL Stats 2017-2018

Good enough for 10th in scoring in the league.

His brother is also in the top 10.

 

[wankstifier]

Charlie O'Connor implied that his production was disappointing in one of his articles. I guess he doesn't realize how low scoring the USHL is.

Doesn't stand out like Hagg's production in the AHL

 

[Maurice of Orange]

Minn-Duluth up 2-0 in the 3rd period.

If the Bulldogs can hang on that’s a NCAA National Championship for Noah Cates.

 

[Maurice of Orange]

Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs and Noah Cates win the NCAA frozen four tournament and are 2019 National Champions.

 

[Ghosts Beer]

Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs and Noah Cates win the NCAA frozen four tournament and are 2019 National Champions.

Noah Cates was noticeable the whole game. (Well, for most of the 2nd period onward, which is when I turned it on.)

 

[Larry44]

Noah Cates is a good prospect. Good size, speed and plays well at both ends. Not afraid of contact or of shooting.

 

[Ghosts Beer]

Noah Cates is a good prospect. Good size, speed and plays well at both ends. Not afraid of contact or of shooting.

I'm not sure Cates will make the NHL. He may peak as a solid career AHLer. But there's a chance he could make it as a 4th liner and PKer. He seems to play a hard 200 ft. game .

 

[Johnk0728]

I'm not sure Cates will make the NHL. He may peak as a solid career AHLer. But there's a chance he could make it as a 4th liner and PKer. He seems to play a hard 200 ft. game .

Rinse, Repeat....you can say this about most late round draft picks....most do not make it.

 

[Larry44]

Rinse, Repeat....you can say this about most late round draft picks....most do not make it.

Fair enough, but some later rounders do make it. Cates has enough skill and smarts to have a chance, even if it’s as the next Raffl type of versatile checker. Made the WJC as a long shot and earned the coach’s trust, then did the same after joining the defending national champs. Must be doing something right.

 

[prototypical4thliner]

Rinse, Repeat....you can say this about most late round draft picks....most do not make it.

I feel like this is stating the obvious. The guy is showing skills that have a real chance of translating. We need guys like him as well in our pipeline, or we start paying forth liners two-three million out of necessity due to poor depth.

 

[TheKingPin]

You have to really like his performances in big games. Maybe he’s a dark horse for a decent role on the team.

 

[Captain Dave Poulin]

Sorry, but whenever I hear "Cates" all I can think of is ...

This is so distracting to see every time you enter this thread lol. Not complaining.

 

[46zone]

I feel like this is stating the obvious. The guy is showing skills that have a real chance of translating. We need guys like him as well in our pipeline, or we start paying forth liners two-three million out of necessity due to poor depth.

That's going to be the going rate for 4th liners soon enough anyhow

 

[Tripod]

That's going to be the going rate for 4th liners soon enough anyhow

I think what he means is that it won't be if you keep the depth coming because those 4th liners will be in ELC and cheap 2nd contracts. Then you trade them away and promote the next cheap guys.

 

[46zone]

I think what he means is that it won't be if you keep the depth coming because those 4th liners will be in ELC and cheap 2nd contracts. Then you trade them away and promote the next cheap guys.

Oh I understand what he was saying, it was just a thought that popped in my head as I was reading his post.