 In 1981–82, Gillis then registered 17 points in 53 games, and earned three points (1G-2A) in 11 playoff games.He spent the majority of the 1982–83 season with the Baltimore Skipjacks of the AHL, getting 113 points (32 goals and 81 assists) in 74 games, good for fourth in AHL scoring.He also played five games with Boston, earning an assist, then played 12 playoff games for the Bruins, earning four points.