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Cates’ value is really tough to gauge. He’s having a down year and last years stats are inflated by his usage, but there is definitely a useful skillset as a bottom 6 defensive player and some untapped upside. I could see him being part of a package to get a bigger piece but on his own I can’t see him getting them more than a 2nd or a mid level prospect. As for Atkinson, even while retaining half the Flyers can’t give him away. He is most likely a buyout candidate after the season. Anyone who has seen him play this season aside from the first couple games and a few games in January can see that he is cooked. And any GM considering trading for him will certainly notice that.