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Movements in the world of hockey Friday:National Hockey LeagueOTTAWA SENATORS-Named Pierre Dorion chief amateur scout, Jim Clark professional scout and Greg Royce amateur scout.

TORONTO – When sitting in an NHL arena in the biggest city in Canada, the grass huts of Maputo, Mozambique couldn’t seem any further away.Even that didn’t affect Robyn Regehr’s memory while talking about a recent trip he took to the country in Southeast Africa.

TORONTO – The Toronto Maple Leafs management didn’t come armed with any surprises when it met with former captain Mats Sundin on Friday.General manager Cliff Fletcher had a face-to-face discussion with Sundin and his representatives but didn’t offer the 37-year-old any new reasons to come back and sign with the team.

Movements in the world of hockey Thursday:National Hockey LeagueATLANTA THRASHERS-Signed D Zach Bogosian to an entry-level contract.OTTAWA SENATORS-Signed F Brad Isbister to a one-year contract.

OTTAWA – The Ottawa Senators signed forward Brad Isbister to a one-year, two-way contract on Thursday.Isbister, 31, had 11 points (6-5) in 55 games with the Vancouver Canucks last season.

TORONTO – Mats Sundin is a man that looks like he’s enjoying his time off.The big Swede returned to his longtime hockey home looking fit and tanned on Thursday, and admitted he was no closer to deciding if he’ll play in the NHL again.

LOS ANGELES – Jarret Stoll is ready to start life with a new NHL team.The 26-year-old forward agreed to a US$14.4-million, four-year contact with the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday.

ST. LOUIS – The St. Louis Blues signed defenceman Alex Pietrangelo, the fourth overall pick in the June draft, on Thursday.The 18-year-old Pietrangelo will get a chance to make the team when training camp begins Sept.

ATLANTA – The Atlanta Thrashers signed first-round pick Zach Bogosian to an entry-level contract Thursday.The 18-year-old defenseman was selected third overall after scoring 11 goals and 61 points with Peterborough of the Ontario Hockey League.

A newly formed Russian hockey league accused the NHL of poaching two of its players when the Los Angeles Kings agreed to terms with two draft prospects last week.

VANCOUVER – Trevor Linden will be the last member of the Vancouver Canucks ever to wear No. 16.The NHL team announced Thursday that it will hold a Trevor Linden Night on Dec.

MONTREAL – The Montreal Canadiens are looking at playing an outdoor game at Olympic Stadium as part of their 100th anniversary celebrations.”It’s a project we’re considering,” team spokesman Donald Beauchamp said Thursday, adding the plan was at “the discussion stage” with the NHL and with the Olympic Installations Board.

HALIFAX – NHL star Sidney Crosby leads the list of Nova Scotians honoured Thursday with the Order of Nova Scotia.Crosby, who recently turned 21, is the youngest person to receive the award which recognizes those who’ve made “significant contributions to the province and the country.

Movements in the world of hockey Wednesday:American Hockey LeagueCHICAGO WOLVES-Signed RW Jeff Hamilton.HARTFORD WOLF PACK-Named Travis Brower merchandising coordinator.

TORONTO – The CBC received nearly 15,000 submissions in its quest to find a new theme song for “Hockey Night in Canada.”A total of 14,685 entries were submitted to the broadcaster’s Anthem Challenge contest prior to the Aug.

BOSTON – The Boston Bruins hope that some of Stephane Yelle’s past experience pays off for them in the future.The Bruins signed the two-time Stanley Cup winner to a contract on Wednesday.

STOCKHOLM, Sweden – NHL camps open in two weeks but Mats Sundin is still pondering his hockey future.The former Toronto Maple Leafs captain, who became an unrestricted free agent in July, does not expect to make a decision anytime soon.

In an interview with the Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet, former NHLer and current Farjestad GM Hakan Loob said that a KHL-style Scandinavian league, encompassing top teams from Sweden and, presumably Finland, Norway and Denmark, could be a reality within two years.

Movements in the world of hockey Tuesday:National Hockey LeagueNASHVILLE PREDATORS-Suspended F Alexander Radulov indefinitely without pay for deciding to stay with his Russian FKHL team rather than return to the team.

CENTENNIAL, Colo. – If not for the patience of the Colorado Avalanche, Joe Sakic could have become the NHL’s version of Brett Favre.The Colorado captain said Tuesday he’s thankful the Avalanche didn’t press him for a decision on his future the way the Green Bay Packers did with their iconic quarterback, an approach that backfired this summer when Favre changed his mind about retirement and forced an ugly separation.