Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson is delivering on his Oilers playoff guess with the mayor of Edmonton.
Johnson took to social media Friday in a video wishing the Edmonton Oilers numerous luck within the Stanley Cup Finals in opposition to the Florida Panthers — all whereas sporting an Oilers jersey.
“To be trustworthy, I’d desire to not be sporting this, however a guess’s a guess,” he mentioned within the video.
“I promised the mayor of Edmonton, Amarjeet Sohi, that if the Edmonton Oilers beat the Dallas Stars within the NHL Western Convention Remaining, I might put on an Oilers jersey and report an excellent luck video.”
After the video was posted, Sohi thanked Johnson for being “such an excellent sport” and requested him if he could be cheering for the Oilers throughout the Stanley Cup Finals.
He additionally gave a shout out to Stars followers for making the Western Convention last memorable.
“Edmonton will at all times keep in mind your generosity and kindness in direction of the Ben Stelter Basis,” Sohi mentioned.
Johnson is certainly one of many distinguished figures who’re making good on their playoff bets.
Final month, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith challenged Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to a quintessential battle of the meat. In her wager, Smith mentioned Abbott must eat an Alberta rib steak on digicam if the Oilers beat the Stars.
The Oilers took residence the Campbell Bowl final week after defeating the Stars 2-1 in Recreation 6 of the best-of-seven sequence.
In a video posted on social media platform X on Friday, Abbott conceded to Smith.
A half-eaten steak, bought from Burgardt’s Butcher Store in Excessive River, Alta., may be seen on a desk in entrance of him.
“I gotta let you know, I’ve already had some and it’s positively the very best steak I’ve ever had from Canada,” Abbott mentioned.
“(It) should be from a cow raised in Texas.”
Smith additionally poked enjoyable at Abbott in her response.
“I hope you loved that scrumptious Alberta beef,” she mentioned.
“Thanks for being a fantastic sport with our guess too!”
New bets have already been positioned for the Stanley Cup Finals, the place the Oilers will face off in opposition to the Panthers.
Dawn, Fla., Mayor Mike Ryan reached out to Sohi via social media to supply one more “pleasant wager.”
“When the Florida Panthers win the Stanley Cup, I’ll ship you a cats jersey so that you can put on at your subsequent huge public occasion,” he mentioned.
“What do you say, Mayor Sohi? Let’s go, cats!”
A couple of quick hours later, Sohi answered the decision.
“Numerous mayors are sporting Oilers jerseys right this moment, and you’re subsequent,” he mentioned.
Smith additionally cast a wager with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Saturday afternoon.
“Our Edmonton Oilers are going to beat the Florida Panthers and after we do, would you ship a few of your most interesting Florida rum to Alberta for us to have a good time with?” she requested.
“If by some miracle the Panthers win the sequence, then I’ll ship some positive Alberta-made whiskey all the way down to Florida.”
DeSantis had not responded to Smith’s guess previous to publication.
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