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Skaters
2023-2024 Preseason Projections
Draft Value	0.04	0.07
ADP	Undrafted	Undrafted
OFF	20	24
B2B	12	11
PROJ	347.00	365.00
G	13	19
AST	23	19
PTS	36	38
PIM	18	15
SOG	110	145
HIT	83	24
BLK	54	30

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Season Statistics
PROJ	173.2	367.6
G	6	26
AST	12	16
PTS	18	42
PIM	0	20
SOG	78	144
HIT	46	13
BLK	35	16

Recent News
	Noah Cates struggled but stuck with it to produce in the latter part of the season "There was a bit of an identity crisis ... Published June 15th, 2024 via Flyers Nitty Gritty 'Identity crisis' for Cates may be blessing in disguise Published May 21st, 2024 via NBC Sports Philadelphia Noah Cates shines defensively but struggles to produce points in 2023-24 review Published May 17th, 2024 via BVM Sports Flyers' Noah Cates did everything but produce points last season Published May 17th, 2024 via Broad Street Hockey Noah Cates Speaks On Developing His Game, Thanks 'Special' Linemates For Support On And Off The Ice Published May 1st, 2024 via MSN Noah Cates Overcomes Setbacks and Credits Linemates for Support and Success Published May 1st, 2024 via BVM Sports Noah Cates Speaks On Developing His Game, Thanks 'Special' Linemates For Support On And Off The Ice Published May 1st, 2024 via The Hockey News Flyers 2023-24 Season Review: Noah Cates Grades, Stats & Future with Team Published April 29th, 2024 via BVM Sports	St. Louis Blues: Brandon Saad's Leadership and Playoff Aspirations Published June 30th, 2024 via BVM Sports St. Louis Blues: Brandon Saad is one to keep on the team Published June 30th, 2024 via Bleedin' Blue St. Louis Blues: NHL Draft Trade Speculation Involving Brandon Saad and Top Defensemen Published June 27th, 2024 via BVM Sports St Louis Blues: Brandon Saad Could Be a Valuable Asset This Offseason in the Right Deal Published June 27th, 2024 via Bleedin' Blue NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs Targeting Defensemen, Blues Consider Brandon Saad Trade, Jets and Hurricanes Trade ... Published June 16th, 2024 via BVM Sports Blues Possibly Moving Out Brandon Saad After Strong Season: Trade Buzz Published June 15th, 2024 via BVM Sports St. Louis Blues consider trading Brandon Saad to shake up roster Published June 15th, 2024 via BVM Sports Blues Have Potentially Made Brandon Saad Available Published June 15th, 2024 via prohockeyrumors.com

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