Diontae Spencer wanted to see Erik Karlsson stay in Ottawa just like he did by re-signing with the Redblacks before CFL free agency.
The difference for the Senators captain: the fate was out of his own hands. The NHL trade deadline was Monday at 3 p.m. EST and Sens general manager Pierre Dorion was evaluating deals for the all-star defenceman.
Tell Dorion we need to talk. I was looking forward to seeing @ErikKarlsson65 in a Sens jersey this year.
— Diontae Spencer (@DSpencer4_) February 26, 2018
Just go grab you a Spencer one from the @REDBLACKS store. ????????♂️
— Diontae Spencer (@DSpencer4_) February 26, 2018
Well @Senators fans I made a few phone calls. @ErikKarlsson65 back in Ottawa. @REDBLACKS
— Diontae Spencer (@DSpencer4_) February 27, 2018
Spencer used some sort of power to keep Karlsson, under contract with the Senators through the 2018-2019 season, from being dealt and remained in the nation’s capital. That made one fan ask if Spencer could bring Henry Burris – 2016 Grey Cup MVP – out of retirement.
Idk if that’s possible. @HenryBurris will have to answer that.
— Diontae Spencer (@DSpencer4_) February 27, 2018
And in the process, Spencer gained a new supporter.
No clue eho you are but ur my new 2nd fav player king karlsson and you
— Kevin Whissell (@KevinWhissell) February 27, 2018
All in a days work for the multi-talented Redblack.
