Islanders extend Witt 2 more years!

The Islanders are seemingly done with free agency, but today they prevented one of their core players from reaching the open market after next season.

The Isles announced the extension of Brendan Witt through the 2010-2011 season. After his current contract expires, Witt will receive 3 million per year for the following two seasons.

Witt signed a 3 year deal with New York prior to the 2006-07 season. In his two years with the team, he's played 140 games and totaled 3 goals and 18 assists. His best work has come in his own end though, matching up against the opponent's top line on a nightly basis and proving himself as one of the toughest players in the NHL.