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He was drafted by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the second round of the 1984 NHL Entry Draft.
15 Interesting Facts About Todd Gill
A veteran NHL defenseman, he played over 1,000 games primarily for the Toronto Maple Leafs and later captained the San Jose Sharks.
Position
Defence
Jersey
#2
Status
Retired
Teams
8
Facts
15
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He played over 1,000 career games in the National Hockey League.
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He served as the captain for the San Jose Sharks during his tenure with the team.
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His professional playing career spanned nearly two decades, from 1985 to 2004.
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He led the Toronto Maple Leafs defensemen in points during the 1986-87 season.
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He once set a career high with 43 points in 69 games during the 1992-93 season with the Maple Leafs.
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He represented Canada at the 1992 World Championships.
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He played for seven different NHL teams throughout his career.
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His highest single-season goal total was 13, achieved across two teams in the 1997-98 season.
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He finished his playing career in Germany with Lausitzer Füchse of the 2nd Bundesliga.
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He was traded by the Toronto Maple Leafs to the San Jose Sharks for Jamie Baker and a fifth-round draft pick.
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He was claimed off waivers by the Detroit Red Wings from the St. Louis Blues in December 1998.
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He appeared in 21 playoff games in 1993, contributing 11 points as his team reached the Campbell Conference finals.
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He had a season with the San Jose Sharks where he recorded 21 assists but no goals, a first in his career.
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He played in 10 games for the Toronto Maple Leafs in his draft year, scoring his first NHL goal.
About Todd Gill
A durable Canadian defenseman, he played 19 seasons in the NHL, primarily with the Toronto Maple Leafs, and also captained the San Jose Sharks. Known for his consistent play and leadership, he accumulated 354 points in 1007 career games. After his playing career, he transitioned into coaching various junior and AHL teams.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Played over 1,000 NHL games
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San Jose Sharks Captain
1996-97
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Led Toronto Maple Leafs defense in scoring
1992-93
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Reached Campbell Conference Finals with Toronto Maple Leafs
1993
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Todd Gill.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Defence
Jersey #: 2
Status: Retired
Age: 60 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 6' 1" (185 cm)
Weight: 180 lbs (82 kg)
Born: Brockville, Ontario
Career Stats
Seasons: 20
Goals: 82
Assists: 272
Points: 354
Teams: 8
Drafted: 1984
Round: 2nd
Teams & Career
Toronto Maple Leafs San Jose Sharks St. Louis Blues Detroit Red Wings Phoenix Coyotes Colorado Avalanche Chicago Blackhawks Lausitzer Füchse
Todd Gill played for 8 different teams during his 20 seasons career. He was originally drafted 2nd overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1984.