With players still dealing with the NHL's decision to not attend the 2018 Winter Olympics, we can't help but be curious about how players found out, and how they initially reacted to the news.

A lot of players spoke out on how disappointed they were about the decision, but we really have no idea how they found out.

In the latest edition of 'BarDown Toonz,' cartoonist Pengellyink imagines what it was like for Gary Bettman and the NHL to inform the leagues stars they wouldn't be attending the Olympics.

 

 

A live look at the NHL telling its players they won't be taking part at the 2018 Winter Olympics...

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