Professional
Toronto Maple Leafs (1984–96)
Gill appeared in 10 games with the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 1984–85 season, scoring a goal and recording 13 penalty minutes.
Gill spent most of the 1985–86 season with the Maple Leafs' American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the St. Catharines Saints, and scored eight goals and 33 points in 58 games. Gill also spent 15 games with the Maple Leafs during the 1985-86 season, scoring a goal and three points. Gill appeared in a playoff game for Toronto, going pointless as the Leafs lost to the St. Louis Blues in the Norris Division final. Gill also played in 10 playoff games in St. Catharines, scoring a goal and seven points.
He played in 11 games with the Leafs' newly relocated AHL team, the Newmarket Saints in the 1986-87 season, scoring a goal and nine points. In 61 games with Toronto during the 1986-87 season, he scored four goals and 31 points, which led Maple Leafs defensemen in points. In 13 playoff games, Gill had two goals and four points, as the Leafs lost to the Detroit Red Wings in the Norris Division final.
Gill only played two games with the Saints in the 1987–88 AHL season, earning no points, as he spent the majority of time with the Maple Leafs during the 1987–88 NHL season. Gill appeared in 65 games with Toronto, scoring eight goals and 25 points, while registering 131 penalty minutes, the second-highest total on the team. In six playoff games, Gill had a goal and four points as the Maple Leafs lost to the Red Wings in the first round of the playoffs.
Injuries limited Gill to 59 games during the 1988–89 NHL season, however, he scored 11 goals and 25 points, as the Leafs failed to qualify for the playoffs.
Gill suffered through another injury-plagued season during the 1989–90 season, as he appeared in only 48 games, scoring a goal and 15 points, his lowest totals since becoming a regular NHL player. Gill had a solid showing in the playoffs, earning three assists in five games, as the Leafs lost to the Blues in the first round.
He played in 72 games during the 1990–91 season, scoring two goals and 24 points, as the Leafs failed to qualify for the playoffs.
In 1991-92, Gill stayed healthy again, appearing in 74 games, scoring two goals and 17 points, however, the rebuilding Leafs missed the playoffs for the third time in four seasons.
Gill had a very solid 1992–93, as he tied his career high with 11 goals and set a career high with 43 points in 69 games to lead the Leafs defense in scoring, and was fourth overall in team scoring, helping the team qualify for the playoffs. In 21 playoff games, Gill had a goal and 11 points, as the Leafs lost to the Los Angeles Kings in the Campbell Conference finals.
Gill suffered through a tough 1993–94, as he played in only 45 games, scoring four goals and 28 points. In 18 games in the playoffs, Gill chipped in with a goal and six points, as Toronto made the Western Conference finals, where they lost to the Vancouver Canucks.
He rebounded during 1994–95, as in the lockout-shortened season, Gill scored seven goals and 32 points in 47 games to lead the Leafs defense and finished fifth in overall team scoring. In seven playoff games, Gill had three assists as Toronto lost to the Chicago Blackhawks in the first round.
Gill saw his offensive numbers struggle during the 1995–96 season, scoring seven goals and 25 points in 74 games, his lowest point total since the 1991–92 season. In six playoff games, Gill was held pointless. On June 14, 1996, the Maple Leafs traded Gill to the San Jose Sharks for Jamie Baker and the Sharks' fifth round draft pick in the 1996 NHL Entry Draft.
San Jose Sharks (1996–98)
Gill was named as captain of the San Jose Sharks after the team acquired him from the Toronto Maple Leafs. Gill appeared in 79 games with the San Jose Sharks in 1996–97. He recorded 21 assists but no goals, the first season in which he didn't score a goal. The Sharks failed to make the playoffs.
He began the 1997–98 season with San Jose and scored eight goals and notched 21 points. With the Sharks needing scoring help for their playoff pursuit, the team traded Gill to the St. Louis Blues for Joe Murphy on March 24, 1998.
St. Louis Blues (1998)
Gill finished the 1997–98 season with St. Louis. In 11 games with the Blues, he had five goals and nine points, which gave him a combined total of 13 goals, a career high, and 30 points, his highest points total since 1994–95. In the playoffs, Gill had two goals and four points in 10 games, but the Blues lost to the Detroit Red Wings in the second round.
He started the 1998–99 season in St. Louis, and during 28 games, Gill had two goals and five points. The Blues put Gill on waivers, and on December 30, 1998, he was claimed by the Red Wings.
Detroit Red Wings (1998–99)
Gill finished the 1998–99 season with the Detroit Red Wings, and in 23 games, Gill had two goals and four points. He appeared in two playoff games with the Red Wings, recording one point as Detroit lost to the Colorado Avalanche in the second round.
Following the season, Gill was granted free agency.
Phoenix Coyotes and return to Detroit
On July 21, 1999, Gill signed with the Phoenix Coyotes. He appeared in 41 games with the Coyotes in the 1999–2000 season, scoring a goal and seven points. His stay with Phoenix was short, as on March 13, 2000, the Coyotes traded Gill back to the Red Wings for Philippe Audet.
Gill finished off the 1999–2000 season with the Detroit Red Wings, scoring two goals in 13 games. In the playoffs, Gill had an assist in nine games as the Wings lost to the Avalanche in the second round.
He returned to Detroit for the 2000–01 season, and Gill had three goals and 11 points in 68 games. In the playoffs, Gill had no points in five games, as Detroit lost to the Los Angeles Kings in the first round.
Gill became a free agent at the conclusion of the season.
Colorado Avalanche (2001–02)
On July 24, 2001, Gill signed with the Avalanche. He appeared in 36 games with Colorado during 2001–02, earning four assists in limited ice time with the team. The Avalanche released him on February 12, 2002.
Chicago Blackhawks (2002–03)
Gill signed with the Springfield Falcons of the AHL for the 2002–03 season, and in 15 games he had a goal and six points. On March 5, 2003, Gill left the Falcons, and signed a contract with the Chicago Blackhawks.
He appeared in five games with the Chicago Blackhawks in 2002–03, earning an assist. He also appeared in nine games with the Blackhawks' AHL affiliate, the Norfolk Admirals, recording three assists in those games. Gill then appeared in nine playoff games with Norfolk, scoring two goals and seven points.
Gill became a free agent after the season. On August 20, 2003, signed a contract with the Florida Panthers, but was cut by the team during the pre-season.
Lausitzer Füchse (2003–04)
A free agent again, he signed with Lausitzer Füchse of the 2nd Bundesliga in Germany. In 25 games, Gill had six goals and 25 points. Gill had a goal and two points in four playoff games to complete his playing career.
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