Tim Jackman has been signed to a one-year contract extension through the 2009-10 season.

The Isles have rewarded the committed Tim Jackman with a one-year extension.

We're thrilled for Tim, who is the kind of guy the younger Islanders can look up to for professionalism and dedication to the game. He's been called a leader while he was in Bridgeport and with all of the call-ups and kids involved with the big club, it's believed that Jackman's natural leadership will be key as the Isles move forward in 2009.

It's been talked about and written elsewhere how Jackman rededicated himself to his career by hiring a trainer and improving his skating--and all that hard work has paid off.