RIP Vladimir Krutov...

Vladimir Krutov,member of the famed Soviet Olympic team,and their famous,"KLM"line,who won two Olympic gold medals,in 1984,and 1988,and a silver medal(in 1980,to USA) has died,at age 52... the KLM line,whose members was him,Igor Larionov(later of the 1997,1998,and 2002 Stanley Cup Champion Detroit Red Wings),and Sergei Makarov... he won eleven Russian Super League titles,and five World Championships gold medals(1981-1983,1986,and 1989)... as a player,he was a leader,and a potent scorer,for the Soviet National team,and for his Super League teams...i remember watching him,and the Soviets,in 1980,1984,and 1988... he also played in Vancouver,for the Canucks,in 1989-1990,scoring 11 goals,and 23 assists,for 34 points... to his family,i deeply send my condolences,and prayers....