Hockey transactions

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.