"He's coming to Calgary" "3 losers in cowboy costumes": Fans react as Evander Kane meets CPC leader Pierre Poilievre at Calgary Stampede

NHL fans reacted as the Edmonton Oilers winger Evander Kane crossed paths with Conservative Party of Canada leader and opposition leader Pierre Poilievre, along with his wife Anaida Poilievre, at the Calgary Stampede.

Stampede Park was abuzz with excitement as thousands, along with Evander Kane, flocked to the first weekend of the renowned Calgary Stampede, known as one of the greatest outdoor shows on the planet.

Attendees indulged in a variety of activities, including feasting on delicious pancakes, enjoying live music, experiencing thrilling amusement rides, witnessing rodeo events and more, following the festive kick-off parade on Friday last week.

Meanwhile, fans caught a glimpse of Oilers winger Evander Kane donning a cowboy outfit alongside CPC leader Poilievre and his wife Anaida at the Calgary Stampede.

The unexpected encounter of the trio at the lively event sparked a flurry of reactions from fans on X/Twitter as one humorously commented:

"He’s coming to Calgary -the cap space will help you win the Cup."

Another fan joined the conversation and reacted to the unexpected meetup, tweeting:

"3 losers dressed in cowboy costumes, hilarious!!!"

Here are some of the other top reactions to the post on X:

"I’ve always said evander Kane is a stand up guy and a class act! Way to go Evander!" said one X user.

"Awesome!! I heard the turtle caught the red eye out of Calgary last night when he heard his worst nightmare showed up!" another commented.

"Damn it. Just when I think the oil should move on from Kane he has to make me like him even more," another said.

"Now keep the man in Edmonton and vote for the other man as our Prime minister," another user wrote.

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Evander Kane's health status raises questions about his readiness for upcoming season

The Edmonton Oilers and Kane are under scrutiny due to Kane's uncertain health status and potential return for the upcoming season amid conflicting reports about his injury.

He's dealing with a hip injury and sports hernia, which kept him sidelined from the Stanley Cup Final games, prompting discussions about the need for off-season surgery and the extent of his health issues.

The Oilers' recent moves in free agency, like Ryan McLeod's trade to free up cap space, suggest their anticipation of Evander Kane's return while facing crucial decisions regarding his future.

Balancing Kane's recovery, trade possibilities and financial limitations, especially being $2.5 million over the cap space, presents a challenging scenario for the Oilers as they navigate contract negotiations and team optimization for the upcoming season.