| Mike Gillis |
| Michael David Gillis Left Wing-Center Right-Handed Shot Height: 6' 1", Weight: 195 pounds Born: 12.1.58 Sudbury, Ontario |
| How he arrived: Via Entry Draft How he left: Traded to the Boston Bruins for Bob Miller, 2.18.81 |
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| Regular Season Statistics with the Franchise Stats in bold signifies team leader. |
There were high expectations for Gillis coming out of juniors. However, knee injuries slowed him down for the first couple
seasons. In fact, his second knee injury during 79-80 was from complications for his first one the year before.
He did develop into a decent utility player when he did play.
He became known more for his defensive play when he played for the Bruins. In his last couple years of playing, he split time
between Boston and the AHL. He would retire from playing in 1984.
He would go on to coach the Queen's University Golden Gaels team in 1985. He also took classes there, earning his law degree
from them in 1990. In 1994, he became a sports agent with an impressive list of clientele.
He sought to become a general manager in the league and was in the running for the Atlanta Thrashers job when they came into
existence, but would lose out to Don Waddell. In 2008, the position for the Vancouver Canucks opened up with the firing of
Dave Nonis, and he accepted that job.
But why would he sign a player that was more committed to playing Texas Hold-em than playing hockey?
seasons. In fact, his second knee injury during 79-80 was from complications for his first one the year before.
He did develop into a decent utility player when he did play.
He became known more for his defensive play when he played for the Bruins. In his last couple years of playing, he split time
between Boston and the AHL. He would retire from playing in 1984.
He would go on to coach the Queen's University Golden Gaels team in 1985. He also took classes there, earning his law degree
from them in 1990. In 1994, he became a sports agent with an impressive list of clientele.
He sought to become a general manager in the league and was in the running for the Atlanta Thrashers job when they came into
existence, but would lose out to Don Waddell. In 2008, the position for the Vancouver Canucks opened up with the firing of
Dave Nonis, and he accepted that job.
But why would he sign a player that was more committed to playing Texas Hold-em than playing hockey?
| Entry Draft: 1978 First Round Pick (5th overall) by the Colorado Rockies |
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