Puck Daddy chats with Russian Olympic GM Vladislav Tretiak about Vancouver games, NHL/KHL relations and Blackhawks

Many remember Vladislav Tretiak as a legendary goaltender: Winning three Olympic gold medals and a silver, while becoming the first Russian player to be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1989. He may also be a part of future Russian hockey glory as well.Tretiak, 57, was named the general manager for the Russian Olympic hockey team. "My main responsibility is to create the right conditions for team selection and to create the right conditions for the work of our team in Vancouver," he said. "It includes pretty much everything: logistics, lodging, the team. Everything that depends on the Russian Hockey Federation, of which I am also President, I will oversee. It will be done in conjunction with the coaches."I spoke with Tretiak about his plans for Team Russia in the 2010 Vancouver Winter Games; negotiations between the NHL and Russia on a transfer agreement; the potential for NHL players to not participate in the 2014 Sochi Games; and his loyalty to the Chic...