Movements in the world of hockey Friday:
National Hockey League
BOSTON BRUINS-Signed G Tim Thomas to a multiyear contract extension.
CALGARY FLAMES-Recalled D John Negrin and D Matt Pelech from Quad City (AHL).
CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS-Assigned RW Akim Aliu to Rockford (AHL).
COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS-Activated LW Jason Chimera from injured reserve.
DALLAS STARS-Assigned D Dan Jancevski to Hamilton (AHL).
LOS ANGELES KINGS-Signed F Patrick Mullen to a two-year contract.
NEW YORK RANGERS-Assigned D Corey Potter to Hartford (AHL).
ST. LOUIS BLUES-Signed F Aaron Palushaj.
SAN JOSE SHARKS-Assigned C Tom Cavanagh to Worcester (AHL).
TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS-Signed C Tyler Bozak to a two-year contract.
American Hockey League
NORFOLK ADMIRALS-Signed LW Brandon Buck.
SAN ANTONIO RAMPAGE-Signed RW Jared Staal.
LACROSSE
Major League Lacrosse
BOSTON CANNONS-Waived A Mike Powell and M Andy Corno.
OLYMPICS
U.S. SPEEDSKATING-Announced national all-around coach Bart Veldkamp will not be returning for the 2009-2010 season.