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Byline: Mark Starr
The National Hockey League has long been regarded as this country's "fourth" major professional sports league. But in recent years, with its dwindling fan base and minuscule TV ratings, the NHL has been flirting with minor-league status. Now its very survival appears to be at stake.
Last week, after one final effort by the league and its players union failed to forge a new contract agreement,...
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