{"id":2264211,"date":"2024-06-10T16:10:02","date_gmt":"2024-06-10T20:10:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-accepts-stanley-cup-bet-against-alberta-premier-as-panthers-battle-oilers\/"},"modified":"2024-06-10T16:14:34","modified_gmt":"2024-06-10T20:14:34","slug":"desantis-accepts-stanley-cup-bet-against-alberta-premier-as-panthers-battle-oilers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-accepts-stanley-cup-bet-against-alberta-premier-as-panthers-battle-oilers\/","title":{"rendered":"DeSantis agrees to Stanley Cup wager with Alberta premier as Panthers face Oilers"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fdesantis-accepts-stanley-cup-bet-against-alberta-premier-as-panthers-battle-oilers%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2264211&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Governor Ron DeSantis\u200b of \u2062Florida\u200d has agreed to a Stanley Cup wager posed by Alberta Premier Danielle Smith.\u2064 This bet involves the ongoing hockey championship battle between the Florida Panthers and the \u200bEdmonton Oilers. Premier Smith initially extended the challenge\u200c to Governor \u200bDeSantis on a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/disney-faces-massive-backlash-for-firing-gina-carano-as-cancel-disney-plus-trends-1-critics-bring-up-companys-history\/\" title=\"Disney Faces Massive Backlash For Firing Gina Carano As \u2018Cancel Disney Plus\u2019 Trends #1, Critics Bring Up Company\u2019s History\">post made<\/a> to X on Saturday. Governor Ron DeSantis&#8217; acceptance of the \u2063Stanley Cup wager with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith not only showcases the strong sportsmanship surrounding the event but also the camaraderie and friendly competitive spirit between U.S. \u2062and Canadian leaders.\u200b Such \u2063wagers are a \u200btraditional\u2064 element in sports, especially in events like the Stanley Cup \u2063where <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pining-for-pennsylvania-how-us-steel-acquisition-could-cost-biden-in-2024-election\/\" title=\"Longing for Pennsylvania: Impact of US Steel Acquisition on Biden in 2024 Election\">regional pride<\/a> is \u2063prominently at stake.<\/p>\n<p>The battle between the Florida Panthers and the Edmonton Oilers has\u200c garnered\u200d significant attention, and this wager will likely add an\u200b extra layer of \u200dexcitement and engagement for fans on both sides. It&#8217;s common for officials in such wagers to bet local goods or services, symbolizing local pride and showcasing local industries.<\/p>\n<p>This friendly bet exemplifies how sports can serve as a bridge between different regions, fostering a spirit \u2062of unity and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/china-makes-demands-of-u-s-at-bilateral-talks\/\" title=\"China makes demands of U.S. at bilateral talks\">friendly competition<\/a>. It\u2019s also an opportunity for leaders like \u200dGovernor DeSantis and Premier Smith to \u2062engage with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cbs-smears-ron-desantis-while-pete-buttigieg-gets-the-obama-treatment-from-ap\/\" title=\"CBS Smears Ron DeSantis While Pete Buttigieg Gets the Obama Treatment from AP\">wider public<\/a> in a more informal and relatable manner, enhancing their visibility and connect with citizens beyond the\u2063 political arena. Whether it\u2019s about\u2063 bragging rights or supporting their respective teams, this exchange augments the sports\u2062 event \u2062with a notable public interest angle, eagerly\u200b watched\u2064 by fans \u2063and\u2063 the\u2064 general public alike.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<div data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_79\">\n<p>Gov. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/ron-desantis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Ron DeSantis<\/a> (R-FL) announced Monday that he has accepted the terms of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/stanley-cup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Stanley Cup<\/a> bet issued by Alberta Premier Danielle Smith as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/florida-panthers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Florida Panthers<\/a> battle the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/canada\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Edmonton Oilers <\/a>for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/hockey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>hockey\u2019s<\/a> greatest prize.<\/p>\n<p>Smith made the challenge to DeSantis Saturday in a post to X.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDear Governor @RonDeSantis, This is for all the marbles\u2026The Stanley Cup!\u201d Smith posted.<\/p>\n<figure>\n<div>\n<blockquote data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<div lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<p>Dear Governor <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RonDeSantis?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@RonDeSantis<\/a>,<\/p>\n<p>This is for all the marbles\u2026 <br \/>The Stanley Cup! \ud83e\udd45 \ud83c\udfd2 <\/p>\n<p>Our Edmonton Oilers are going to beat the Florida Panthers and when we do, would you send some of your finest Florida rum to Alberta for us to celebrate with?<\/p>\n<p>If by some miracle the Panthers win\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/8qH1AbP6kH\">pic.twitter.com\/8qH1AbP6kH<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u2014 Danielle Smith (@ABDanielleSmith) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ABDanielleSmith\/status\/1799504708882604223?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 8, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>\u201cOur Edmonton Oilers are going to beat the Florida Panthers and when we do, would you send some of your finest Florida rum to Alberta for us to celebrate with? If by some miracle the Panthers win the series, then I will send some fine Alberta-made whiskey down to Florida,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n<p>DeSantis appeared confident in his reply.<\/p>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cWith this Stanley Cup, I just want to let everybody know, I actually have a bet with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/breaking-exclusive-analysis-of-election-night-data-from-all-states-shows-millions-of-votes-either-switched-from-president-trump-to-biden-or-were-lost-using-dominion-and-other-systems\/\" title=\"BREAKING EXCLUSIVE: Analysis of Election Night Data from All States Shows MILLIONS OF VOTES Either Switched from President Trump to Biden or Were Lost -- Using Dominion and Other Systems\">premier<\/a> of Alberta, Danielle Smith,\u201d DeSantis said at an event for raising teacher pay. \u201cSo, if the Oilers win, then I\u2019ve got to send Florida rum up to Alberta.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title><strong>CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u201cBut if the Panthers win, then she\u2019s gotta send some nice Canadian whiskey down to Florida,\u201d he added. \u201cI also said, you know what, I feel good about how the Cup is gonna proceed. So, if somehow the Oilers win, not only send the rum, I\u2019ll also throw in a key lime pie to boot.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Panthers and Oilers face each other in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Monday night in Sunrise, Florida, with the Panthers leading the series 1-0.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida has agreed to a Stanley Cup wager with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith. The bet revolves around the series between the Florida Panthers and the Edmonton Oilers. Smith initiated the challenge in a post on X, targeting DeSantis directly<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2644,"featured_media":2264212,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/AP24161034129695-1024x683.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2264211","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/AP24161034129695-1024x683.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2264211","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2644"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2264211"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2264211\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2264212"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2264211"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2264211"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2264211"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}