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Will the N.Y. Mayor end up singing “I Love L.A.”?

June 4, 2014

As the Rangers and the Kings battle for the Stanley Cup
Mayors of two cities announce a wager in which the losing city’s mayor
will sing an ode to his rival’s city on Jimmy Kimmel Live!

(CNS) – As the New York Rangers and the Los Angeles Kings battle for the Stanley Cup, the mayors of the teams’ home cities today announced a wager in which the losing city’s mayor will sing an ode to his rival’s city on late night television.

If the Rangers win, Garcetti has promised to channel Frank Sinatra by singing “New York, New York,” on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”

But if the Kings prevail, New York Mayor Bill de Blasio must serenade the late night audience with a rendition of Randy Newman’s “I Love L.A.”

Garcetti has his hopes set on de Blasio singing a ditty in honor of Los Angeles.

“Looks like another perfect day — for the Kings to take home the Stanley Cup,” Garcetti said. “From the west side to the east side, the Kings will reign. Go Kings Go!”

De Blasio said he foresees the Stanley Cup being claimed by the Rangers.

“Start spreading the news. It’s been over 20 years since the Stanley Cup has found its home in New York City, and we look forward to it making its way here. Let’s go Rangers,” said de Blasio.

The losing mayor will also treat Kimmel’s audience to his hometown’s signature hot dogs, with Garcetti offering Pink’s and de Blasio providing Gray’s Papaya.

The teams will go head-to-head tonight in game one of the best-of-seven 2014 Stanley Cup finals.