The Islanders and center Mike Comrie, the team’s leading scorer, have agreed to terms on a one-year contract extension for the 2008-09 season.
“I’m extremely happy to have reached an agreement with the Islanders for the 2008-09 season,” Comrie said early this morning. “I love being an Islander and wanted to stay. The management and the coaches have shown great belief in us as players and I am honored to be a part of this organization. I would like to thank Garth Snow and my representative, Ritch Winter, for making this a deal that both sides are comfortable and happy with. I look forward to the rest of this season and I’m thrilled to be an Islander for at least another season.”
The 27-year old has played in all 63 games for the Islanders this season and has recorded a team-high 45 points. The native of Edmonton has scored 18 goals (second to Bill Guerin) with a team-leading 27 assists. Comrie originally signed a one-year contract with the Islanders on July 5, 2007.
“Mike Comrie has been everything we could have asked of him in his first season as an Islander,” general manager Garth Snow said . “He’s been our top center, on the first unit of our power play, and he has contributed in so many ways. He’s also been a great teammate and a first-class pro, on and off the ice. We are delighted that he wanted to remain an Islander and we were able to work out a contract for next season.”