Redblacks star Spencer ‘made a few phone calls’ for Karlsson to stay in Ottawa

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.

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— 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.