Cates agreed to a two-year contract extension worth $5.25 million, with an average annual value of $2.625 million, while York signed a two-year deal worth $3.2 million ($1.6 million AAV).
York, 22, had an impressive season, registering 20 points in 54 games with the Flyers and 13 points in 20 games with the Lehigh Valley AHL team. His contributions on the blue line were invaluable, ranking high among Flyers defensemen in assists and scoring.