How much do you follow politics?
"I study, read books, read internet, listen to the radio and watch them on TV. I also follow, very much, the American business. I really follow what's going on in the USA because, what's going in on in the USA affects Europe and the Czech Republic also. So, world politics, this is something that I really enjoy following."
Let's switch over to hockey. How much did you enjoy the NHL coming back to Prague for a regular-season game for the first time since 2010?
"It's very exciting for the Czech hockey fans, you know? They can see NHL hockey after [several] years here in Prague. I could talk to some people and not only from Prague, they're traveling from all over the country. They're also coming from Slovakia, even from England. It's a great experience for the fans, and I believe also for the players."
You spent nine seasons with the Buffalo Sabres (1992-2001). How much do you still do in the city?
"Buffalo, I'd say, is a little bit like my second home. I'll go there every year at least twice, and I plan to go there in November, because I still have my Hasek Heroes charity program for inner-city kids to play hockey, which is very exciting. Of course, the Sabres organization I spend eight or nine years and I'm still in touch with many people. I like the community, I like the city and I always enjoy going back to Buffalo.
"This is the 50th season for the Buffalo Sabres. So, this year, I'm even more excited to go there and to meet my teammates or meet the people who I remember, even the older players, you know? It's always fun to go there and spend some time and enjoy hockey and life with them."