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NHL Season Cancelled A labor dispute has caused the National Hockey League to cancel the rest of the league's season. But does anyone really care? And what makes a sport popular?

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NHL Season Cancelled

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NHL Season Cancelled

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A labor dispute has caused the National Hockey League to cancel the rest of the league's season. But does anyone really care? And what makes a sport popular?

Guest:

Joe Queenan, author, True Believers: The Tragic Inner Life of Sports Fans