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A person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press that free agent closer Aroldis Chapman and the New York Yankees have reached agreement on an $86 million, five-year deal. Chapman was acquired by New York from the Cincinnati Reds last offseason, then was traded to the Chicago Cubs in late July. The hard-throwing lefty helped the Cubs win the World Series and became a free agent when it was over. Continue to Article

December 08, 2016 3:38:am EST

After a three-day break, the Los Angeles Kings will try to make their way back to the winners' circle as they host the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday at Staples Center. The Kings have been off since Sunday, when they were dealt a 5-4 loss in a shootout by the Montreal Canadiens. The Kings (13-10-2) were 5-0 in extra periods before Sunday's setback. Continue to Article

December 08, 2016 3:20:am EST

MONTREAL (AP) -- Montreal Canadiens forwards Alex Galchenyuk and David Desharnais are expected to be sidelined 6-8 weeks because of knee injuries. Continue to Article

December 07, 2016 8:56:pm EST

TORONTO (AP) -- John Scott, the NHL enforcer who made an unlikely run to the NHL's All-Star weekend last season, has retired. Continue to Article

December 07, 2016 8:55:pm EST

The San Jose Sharks should be well-rested since playing their last game. Logan Couture's status is up in the air for Wednesday night, when the Sharks play host to the Ottawa Senators. San Jose (15-9-1) is wrapping up a stretch in which it plays seven of eight at home with the only road game down the coast in Los Angeles. Continue to Article

December 07, 2016 1:18:am EST