A dispatch from the front lines of the new French revolution

Farewell to Quebec

<p>Personal trainers, road trips, sport psychologists and league fees: there&#8217;s no end to the lengths some parents will go to give their child a shot at NHL greatness. But are the financial and lifestyle sacrifices worth a slim shot at living the hockey dream?</p>
<p>Author and The Hockey News senior writer Ken Campbell joined us this afternoon for a live chat about his new book,<em> Selling the Dream</em>, <a href="/2013/01/20/year-round-training-and-320000-wont-guarantee-an-nhl-career-or-even-a-future-fan/">a look at the price we pay for our national obsession</a>.</p>
<p>View a full replay of the conversation, below:</p>
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Chat replay: What’s wrong with our obsession with hockey?

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