Previous bets resolved, new bets wagered as Oilers face Panthers in Stanley Cup Finals

Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson is delivering on his Oilers playoff wager with the mayor of Edmonton.

Johnson took to social media Friday in a video wishing the Edmonton Oilers a number of luck within the Stanley Cup Finals towards the Florida Panthers — all whereas carrying an Oilers jersey.

“To be trustworthy, I’d favor to not be carrying this, however a wager’s a wager,” he stated 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 Ultimate, I’d put on an Oilers jersey and document a very good luck video.”

After the video was posted, Sohi thanked Johnson for being “such a very good sport” and requested him if he can be cheering for the Oilers in the course of the Stanley Cup Finals.

He additionally gave a shout out to Stars followers for making the Western Convention last memorable.

“Edmonton will all the time keep in mind your generosity and kindness in the direction of the Ben Stelter Basis,” Sohi stated.

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 stated Abbott must eat an Alberta rib steak on digicam if the Oilers beat the Stars.

The Oilers took house the Campbell Bowl final week after defeating the Stars 2-1 in Recreation 6 of the best-of-seven collection.

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., could be seen on a desk in entrance of him.

“I gotta inform you, I’ve already had some and it’s positively the very best steak I’ve ever had from Canada,” Abbott stated.

“(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 stated.

“Thanks for being an excellent sport with our wager too!”

New bets have already been positioned for the Stanley Cup Finals, the place the Oilers will face off towards the Panthers.

Dawn, Fla., Mayor Mike Ryan reached out to Sohi by social media to supply yet 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 massive public occasion,” he stated.

“What do you say, Mayor Sohi? Let’s go, cats!”

A number of brief hours later, Sohi answered the decision.

“Loads of mayors are carrying Oilers jerseys at present, and you’re subsequent,” he stated.

Smith additionally solid a wager with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Saturday afternoon.

“Our Edmonton Oilers are going to beat the Florida Panthers and once 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 collection, then I’ll ship some nice Alberta-made whiskey all the way down to Florida.”

DeSantis had not responded to Smith’s wager previous to publication.

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