Background
Jackman was born in Trail, British Columbia, but grew up in Fruitvale, British Columbia.
Jackman was born in Trail, British Columbia, but grew up in Fruitvale, British Columbia.
In the 2002-2003 National Hockey League season he finished with a plus 23 rating and was among the leaders for National Hockey League rookies in average ice time per game.
Jackman was selected 17th overall in the 1999 National Hockey League Entry Draft by the Saint Louis Blues. Jackman was named the youngest captain ever in the history of the Regina Pats in the Western Hockey League. He was sidelined by a chronic dislocated shoulder during much of the 2003-2004 season, and thus played in only 15 games that season.
A somewhat disappointing follow-up to his stellar rookie year.
When the National Hockey League was locked out Jackman stayed in Saint Louis and played for the Missouri River Otters. He returned to the Blues for the 2005-2006 season.
Foreign the 2006-2007 season Jackman set career highs in assists and points. On June 18, 2012, Jackman was re-signed by the Blues to a three-year contract extension.
On June 11, 2015, Jackman was informed by the Blues that his association with the club after 16 years would end, releasing him to free agency.