Nashville, Tenn., is famous for music, not hockey. But the city is doing everything in its power to become a hockey town. They've showered their newly-acquired NHL franchise, the Predators, with subsidies ranging from tax breaks and cash payments to a new $230-million arena. There are gimmicks for the kids, clinics on hockey rules for the fans. As we see in this clip, the promoters believe this investment in hockey (or in the words of the owners, "a sports entertainment product") is helping redefine Nashville itself.

It's a spin move worthy of the most agile skater in the NHL. Three days ago, industry minister John Manley announced a plan to subsidize NHL teams in order to keep them in Canada. Today, after overwhelming public criticism, the plan is put on ice. As we see in this clip, opponents of subsidies are calling the reversal a victory for taxpayers. But team owners are threatening to get out the "for sale" signs.

Parizeau offers money, but not enough to save the Nords.

A $50-million provincial bailout is refused, and the Quebec Nordiques are no more.

How the mighty have fallen. A couple of years ago the Edmonton Oilers were on top of the world, winner of five Stanley Cups in seven seasons. Owner Peter Pocklington had even discussed issuing public shares in the franchise. Fast forward to 1993: star players including Wayne Gretzky have been traded away, and the franchise is mired in debt and lawsuits. On ice, the team is competing for last place in the league.

The Ottawa Senators would seem to have it all — the best record in the NHL, a glitzy new arena, talented players and die-hard fans. They are also mired in massive debt. Last week the franchise was unable to pay its players. Now it has filed for bankruptcy protection. As we see in this report and interview with NHL commissioner Gary Bettman, the obvious question is this: If the league's hottest team, in the capital of a hockey nation can't manage, who can?

The mayors of Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg and Quebec City approach NHL executives about changes that could save their teams, including a salary cap.

The mighty rivalry between the Nordiques and Canadiens splits Quebec on linguistic and political lines.

A review of the ups and downs of the two new WHA teams.

Losing a hockey team is becoming a Canadian rite of spring. Last year's "Save Our Jets" campaign was only a stay of execution. After tonight's final home game, the Winnipeg Jets are heading 1,907 kilometres southwest to their new home in Phoenix, Ariz. The outdated Winnipeg Arena hosts a party and a funeral. As fans look back at the team's rise and fall, an uncomfortable question: Can the 'Peg still call itself a major league town?